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Be Prepared

Elton John

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Be Prepared

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- 133211 (or the way I was taught was xx3211)- 320001[Intro]I know that your powers of retentionAre as wet as a warthog's backside.But thick as you are pay attentionMy words are a matter of pride.It's clear from your vacant expressions,The lights are not all on upstairs.But we're talking kings, and successions,Even YOU can't be caught unawares...So prepare for the chance of a lifetime,Be prepared for sensational news...A shining new era is tip-toeing nearerAnd where do we feature?Just listen to teacher.I know it sounds sordid,But you'll be rewardedWhen at last I am given my dues,EAnd injustice, deliciously squared,Be prepared!Yeah, be prepared, heh, heh,We'll be prepared, heh.For what?For the death of the king!Why, is he sick?No fools, we're gunna kill him...And Simba too...Great idea, who needs a king?No king, no king, la la la la la la!Idiots! There will be a king!Hey but you said er--I WILL BE KING!Stick with me, and you'll never go hungry again!Yay, alright!Yeah,alright!Alright!Long live the king,ELong live the king!It's great that we'll soon be connectedWith a king who'll be all time adored.Of course, quid pro quo, you're expected,To take certain duties on board...The future is littered with prizesAnd though I'm the main addressee,The point that I must emphasize is,EYOU WON'T GET A SNIFF WITHOUT ME!So prepare for the coup of the centuryBe prepared for the murkiest scamMeticulous planning, tenacity spanning,Decades of denialIs simply why I'llBe king undisputed,respected, saluted,And seen for the wonder I am.EYes my teeth and ambitions are bared.Be Prepared!EYes our teeth and ambitions are bared,Be prepared!
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