Be Prepared lyrics

You know: of all the songs I`ve ever sung, that is the one I`ve had the most requests not to.
I have time for one more here. This one is a little song dedicated to the Boy Scouts of America. [applause] We seem to have a convention here tonight. The Boy Scouts of America, those noble little... bastions of democracy, and the American Legion of tomorrow. Their motto is... I would like to state at this time that I am not now and have never been... a member of the Boy Scouts of America. Their motto is, as you know, Be Prepared! and that is the name of this song.

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!
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