Standard (EADGBE)

/Bflat - x12010

E sus - 022200

- 133211 (or the way I was taught was xx3211)

Intro

 I know that your powers of retention

 Are as wet as a warthog's backside.

 But thick as you are pay attention

 My 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,

  Bm7flat5

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 nearer

 And where do we feature?

 Just listen to teacher.

 I know it sounds sordid,

  /Bflat

But you'll be rewarded

 When at last I am given my dues,

  Bm7flat5

And 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,

 Bm7flat5

Long live the king!

 It's great that we'll soon be connected

 With 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 prizes

 And though I'm the main addressee,

 The point that I must emphasize is,

  Bm7flat5

YOU WON'T GET A SNIFF WITHOUT ME!

 So prepare for the coup of the century

 Be prepared for the murkiest scam

 Meticulous planning, tenacity spanning,

 Decades of denial

 Is simply why I'll

 Be king undisputed,

  /Bflat

respected, saluted,

 And seen for the wonder I am.

  Bm7flat5

Yes my teeth and ambitions are bared.

Be Prepared!

  Bm7flat5

Yes our teeth and ambitions are bared,

 Be prepared!

Outro

 over 'wild laughter')