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Doris Day
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Key: D major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1

Help an old
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lady cross the street
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Always be sure your room is neat

Get up and give someone
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your seat
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And you'll be a real good scout!
Verse 2
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Carry a girl's books home from school
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Don't lose your temper, play it cool
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Always obey the golden rule
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And you'll be a real good scout!
Verse 3
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So, listen to your dad and mother
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And learn that one good turn

deserves another!
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Verse 4
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Help with the dishes every night
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Try shakin' hands and stop a fight

Remember two wrongs
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don't make a right
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F#m
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And there isn't any doubt that
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You'll be a real good scout!
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Verse 5

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Be prepared
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Be prepared
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Be prepared
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Bm
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And you'll be a real good scout!
Verse 6
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Be prepared
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Be prepared
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Be prepared
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Bm
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And you'll be a real good scout!
Verse 7
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Just love thy neighbour like a brother
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You'll find that one good
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turn deserves another!
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Verse 8

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Be prepared

Be prepared
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It's great to be alive,
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and that's
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Something to sing about
B
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It's fun to be a real good scout!
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • A

  • E

  • D

  • G

  • F#m

    2

  • B

    2

  • Em

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Be Prepared by Doris Day is D major.

The primary chords used in Be Prepared are A, E, D, G, F#m, B.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, E, D, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Be Prepared is approximately 140 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Be Prepared using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Be Prepared. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Doris Day.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Be Prepared to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Be Prepared by Doris Day on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.