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Introduction: Am
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Am
Dm
I know that your powers of retention
Em
Am
Are as wet as a warthog's backside.
Dm
But thick as you are pay attention
Em
Am
My words are a matter of pride.
Cm
Am
It's clear from your vacant expressions,
Cm
Am
The lights are not all on upstairs.
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But we're talking kings, and successions,
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Even YOU can't be caught unawares...
Am
Dm
So prepare for the chance of a lifetime,
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C
Be prepared for sensational news...
Em
Am
Dm
G
A shining new era is tip-toeing nearer
Em
Am
And where do we feature?
Dm
G
Just listen to teacher.
C
I know it sounds sordid,
C
But you'll be rewarded
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Dm
When at last I am given my dues,
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Am
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Be prepared!
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Yeah, be prepared, heh, heh,
Am
We'll be prepared, heh.
For what?
Dm
For the death of the king!
Em
Why, is he sick?
Am
No fools, we're gunna kill him...
And Simba too...
Dm
Em
No king, no king, la la la la la la!
Am
Idiots! There will be a king!
Cm
Hey but you said er--
I WILL BE KING!
Am
Cm
Stick with me, and you'll never go hungry again!
Am
Yay, alright!
G
Yeah,alright!
C
Alright!
Long live the king,
Am
Dm
It's great that we'll soon be connected
Em
Am
With a king who'll be all time adored.
Dm
Of course, quid pro quo, you're expected,
Em
Am
To take certain duties on board...
Cm
Am
The future is littered with prizes
Cm
Am
And though I'm the main addressee,
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The point that I must emphasize is,
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Am
Dm
So prepare for the coup of the century
G
C
Be prepared for the murkiest scam
Em
Am
Dm
G
Meticulous planning, tenacity spanning,
Em
Am
Decades of denial
Dm
G
Is simply why I'll
C
Be king undisputed,
C
respected, saluted,
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Dm
And seen for the wonder I am.
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Be Prepared!
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Be prepared!
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