Note: There is a three bend (**3) and a 4 overblow(4ov) in this song.
Three bend will not be too hard to learn, so learn bend before playing this song.
If the 4 overblow is too difficult, change 4ov to 5.
3 **3 **3 -3 4 -3 4 -4 **3
I know that your powers of retention
3 **3 -3 -3 4 -4 4 -3 4 **3
Are as wet as a warthog's backside
3 **3 **3 -3 4 -3 4 5 -3
But thick as you are, pay attention
**3 -3 -3 4 -4 4 -3 4 **3
My words are a matter of pride
-4 4ov 4ov 4ov 4ov -4 4 5 -3
It's clear from your vacant expressions
-3 4ov 4ov 4ov 4ov -4 4 5
The lights are not all on upstairs
But we're talking kings and successions
Even you can't be caught unawares
4 -4 5 4 -4 5 -4 4 5 -4
So prepare for a chance of a lifetime
-4 5 -5 -5 6 -6 4 -4 5
Be prepared for sensational news
-5 6 6 6 6 5
A shining new era
5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -4
Is tiptoeing nearer
[Shenzi:]
-5 6 6 6 6 5
And where do we feature?
[Scar:]
5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -4
Just listen to teacher
-5 6 5 -5 6 5
I know it sounds sordid
-5 6 5 - 6 5
But you'll be rewarded
When at last I am given my dues
And injustice deliciously squared
Be prepared!
[Hyenas:]
3 **3 **3 -3 4 - **3 4 -3
It's great that we'll soon be connected.
**3 **3 -3 -3 4 -4 4 -3 4
With a king who'll be all-time adored.
[Scar:]
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
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 Respected, saluted
And seen for the wonder I am
Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared
Be prepared!
[All:]
Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared
Be prepared!
