13 Chords used in the song: Bm7b5, C9, Am, Dm, Em, Cm, G, C, E7, A7, E, F, G7
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# There's one really jazzy chord in here you mightn't have seen before
# but don't worry, it's not hard. Here it is tabbed out, along with the C9:
# Bm7b5: C9
# |----0----| |----1----|
# |----1----| |----0----|
# |----2----| |----2----|
# |----4----| |----0----|
# Also, there's a G7 thrown in (marked with a *) but it's optional, it sounds fine
# without it.
Intro: Am Dm
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.
G C
But we're talking kings, and successions,
Bm7b5 E7
Even YOU can't be caught unawares...
Am Dm
So prepare for the chance of a lifetime,
G 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,
C9
But you'll be rewarded
A7 Dm
When at last I am given my dues,
Bm7b5 E
And injustice, deliciously squared,
E Am F
Be prepared!
# (Chords during conversation between scar and hyenas)
# E7 Am Dm Em Am Dm Em Am Cm Am Cm Am # G C Bm7b5 E
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,
G G7* C
The point that I must emphasize is,
Bm7b5 E
YOU WON'T GET A SNIFF WITHOUT ME!
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,
C9
respected, saluted,
A7 Dm
And seen for the wonder I am.
Bm7b5 E
Yes my teeth and ambitions are bared.
E Am
Be Prepared!
Bm7b5 E
Yes our teeth and ambitions are bared,
Am
Be prepared!
Outro (over 'wild laughter') F E Am
Tab comments (4)
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Omigod i didn't think it was possible to play this song on the uke but here it is. Nice job on the chords. Great tab! ;D. Now if only someone could post "Go the Distance" from Hercules...
02 Feb 2012
SaMemax737
(San Francisco)
My first thought was "man, these chords are all over the place", but then I played along and apparently the song is just all over the place.
Easily 10/10. The only bit I'm having trouble with is in the chorus where you have two C chords in a row...the second C chord definitely has a seventh note somewhere in it, but a standard C7 (0001) doesn't sound very good. I tried a different C7 voicing (3003) which was a little better, and a C9 (0201), which is the best I've been able to come up with.
Easily 10/10. The only bit I'm having trouble with is in the chorus where you have two C chords in a row...the second C chord definitely has a seventh note somewhere in it, but a standard C7 (0001) doesn't sound very good. I tried a different C7 voicing (3003) which was a little better, and a C9 (0201), which is the best I've been able to come up with.
17 Jan 2012
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