* 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 *

* Even you can't be caught unawares *

* So prepare for the chance of a lifetime *

* Be prepared for sensational news *

* A shiny new era is tiptoeing nearer *

(Shenzi) And where do we feature?

(Scar) * Just listen to teacher *

* I know it sounds sordid *

* But you'll be rewarded *

* When at last I am given my dues *

* And injustice deliciously squared *

* Be prepared *

(Banzai) Yeah, be prepared. We'll be prepared. For what?

(Scar) For the death of the king.

(Banzai) Why, is he sick? (Scar) No, fool, we're going to kill him.

- And Simba, too. (Shenzi) Great idea. Who needs a king?

(Shenzi,Banzai) No king, no king * lalalalalalaaa *

(Scar) Idiots! There will be a king! (Banzai) But you said...

(Scar) I will be king!

Stick with me,

and you'll never go hungry again.

(Shenzi,Banzai) Yeah! All right! (Hyena) Long live the king!

Long live the king!

(Hyena chorus) * It's great that we'll soon be connected *

* 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 emphasise 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 *

(Hyena chorus) * Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared *

* Be prepared *