Logo for GuitarTabsExplorer
Be Prepared Chords by You Am I

Be Prepared chords by You Am I

Guitar chords with lyrics

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Key: G

Difficulty: Novice

Be prepared - You Am I
B-Side from Get Up

Progression:
   G     C  Am7  G  Em A7 C  Am7 G
e|-3---3-0-0-0---3---0-0-0-------3-----|
B|-0---0-1-1-1---0---0-2-1-1-1---0-----|
G|-0---0-0-0-0---0---0-0-0-0-0---0-----|
D|-0---0-2-x-2---0---2-2-2-x-2---0-----|
A|-2---2-3-2-0---2---2-0-3-2-0---2-----|
E|-3-2h3-------2h3-2-0---------2h3-----|
🎸
Accuracy Rating: - Votes: -
Verse 1:
G                              C    Am7  G
I was in the sea scouts around twelve or thirteen
Em          A7          C    Am7  G
I didn't do much, except one jamboree
    G
The motto repeated again and again
   A7                        C    Am7          G
Be prepared, be prepared, be prepared till the end

Verse 2:
G                               C    Am7      G
So, I practiced the knots and I learnt the creed
Em         A7          C          Am7       G
More morse codes and recipes than I'll ever need
      G
'Kept my woggle straight and my black shoes all shined
    A7                      C    Am7           G
All prepared, was prepared, each Monday 'round nine

Bridge:
    D                    C           G
She tore through me like I was crepe paper
D                            C            G
And I guess I'll find all the pieces of me later
      Em                   A7
But I walk and wonder most days and most night
      Cadd9
why wasn't I prepared for the rest of my life?

Interlude:
| G | C G | Em A | A G |

Verse 3:
G                          C      Am7    G
I played some football for ten or twelve years
Em          A7                  C    Am7               G
Before them damn Rolling Stones wrecked my brilliant career
  G
I played like the guys I just can't stand them now
    A7                       C    Am7      G
They wait round the back for what they can steal

Verse 4:
G                          C       Am7       G
I smoked and I joked and I fucked up through training
Em          A7              C  Am7              G
And I flicked the towel when I should have been changing
    G
But I don't play the backs of packs since that day
       A7                  C   Am7      G
Don't wait, don't wait or she'll get away

   A7                    C   Am7       G
Be prepared, be prepared or she'll get away

Verse 5:
G                       C    Am7  G
A teenage production of West Side Story
Em          A7            C  Am7         G
My singing was crappy and my singing was poorly
    G
But my favourite song came about second act
        A7                     C   Am7        G
Play it cool, play it cool and you'll win her back

Bridge:
    D                             C           G
And the chorus line stepped up to take the applause
     D                              C             G
With their hair gel melting through their teenage pores
        Em                          A7
And the parents never knew what was behind those smiles
Cadd9                          G            Em
Play it cool, play it cool and you'll be alright
   A7                    C    Am7          G
Be prepared, be prepared and she'll be alright


Verse 7:
G                                     C    Am7  G
You don't like the mornings and I sure love the night
Em          A7            C  Am7         G
That's alright baby that's no reason to fight
     G
Lets meet up 'round seven when the cool air runs in again
       A7                          C    Am7        G
and be prepared, be prepared for a long long night in

Outro:
|D G | Em A | C G |

Last updated:

Your last visited songs

You Am I chords for Be prepared

What is this?

Learn how to play "Be Prepared" by You Am I with our easy-to-follow guide. Build confidence, sharpen your technique, and enjoy playing guitar.

Who Is This Page For?

This guitar chords tutorial for "Be Prepared" by You Am I is crafted for all musicians players ready to learn and grow. Whether you're just starting or refining your skills, this guide meets you where you are.

Why This Page Is Perfect for You

No matter your skill level, this page is a valuable resource for improving your guitar chords playing.

What You Will Gain

By using our guitar chords, you’ll not only learn to play "Be Prepared" by You Am I with accuracy and style, but you'll also elevate your overall musicianship. Explore our full archive of guitar chords for more songs, skills, and inspiration.

Find guitar tabs and chords

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #

×