Born Ready
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Intro: G7 Dm G Gm C G C G Gm7 Gm
[Verso 1]
F Gm
Daddy loved cars and Mama loved Daddy
F Gm G
That's where I was born in the back of that Caddy
D7
Well, I guess I kinda hit 'em right out of the blue
D G F G Gm F
I was born ready, Honey, how 'bout you
[Verso 2]
Gm F Gm
I couldn't sit still for my homeroom teacher
F Gm
Not when I knew what was out behind the bleachers
D7 D
Well, I got a funny feeling that you knew about it too
G F Gm
I was born ready, Honey, how 'bout you
[Ponte]
Bb F G Gm
Right now, I'm ready for a taste of paradise
Bb C D
Come on baby, you don't have to ask me twice
C Bb Gm G
Whoa, whoa, whoa, ooh (Yeah, now)
Instrumental: G F Gm (x2)
[Verso 3]
F Gm
I got Hank Williams waiting for me out in the Chevy
F Gm
I'm glad the horn works good 'cause my foot's a little heavy
D7
So, Baby, if you're lookin' for something to do
Gm F G Gm
I was born ready, Honey, how 'bout you
Outro:
F Gm G G7 F Gm
Hey, I was born ready, Honey, how 'bout you
G7 Gm
Born ready, how 'bout you
Gm7 G
Born ready, how 'bout you
Gm Gm7 Gm G F G
Born ready, Honey, how 'bout you
How to play Born Ready
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G7. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.