Be Prepared Songtext
von Tom Lehrer

Be prepared!
That′s the Boy Scout's marching song
Be prepared!
As through life you march along
Be prepared to hold your liquor pretty well
Don′t write naughty words on walls if you can't spell

Be prepared!
To hide that pack of cigarettes
Don't make book
If you cannot cover bets
Keep those reefers hidden where you′re sure


That they will not be found
And be careful not to smoke them
When the scoutmaster′s around
For he only will insist that it be shared

Be prepared!

Be prepared!
That's the Boy Scouts′ solemn creed
Be prepared!
And be clean in word and deed
Don't solicit for your sister, that′s not nice
Unless you get a good percentage of her price

Be prepared!
And be careful not to do your good deeds
When there's no one watching you
If you′re looking for adventure of a new and different kind
And you come across a Girl Scout who is similarly inclined
Don't be nervous, don't be flustered, don′t be scared
Be prepared!