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Be Prepared

Tom Lehrer
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Be prepared, that's the Boy Scouts marching song
Be prepared, as through life you march along
Be prepared to hold your liquor fairly 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 they will not be found   
And be careful not to smoke them when the scoutmaster's around   
For he only will insist that they 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 deed;
When there's no-one watching you
And 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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