I'm Not Ready - Tim Hicks

I'm Not Ready

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[Verso 1]
G Am7 C
You left the stage before the song was done
G Am7 C
Slipped out the party before the lights came on
G Am7
Just when things were gettin' good
G/B Cm7
You left us all right where we stood
 
[Refrão]
G
I'm not ready to let you go
D
I'm not ready to just move on
Am7
I'm not ready to miss missin' you
C
Hell I can't believe you're gone
G
We still pour a shot with your name on it
D
Backstage at every show
Am7
I'm standing but I ain't steady
G
My heart's still heavy
C
No I ain't ready
G
Ready to let you go
 
[Verso 2]
Am7 C
I bet you're up there somewhere rollin' one
G Am7 C
While we're all down here barely holdin' on
G Am7
Missin' the low end, missin' our best friend
G/B Cm7
I know I'll meet you when the road ends
 
[Refrão]
G
But I'm not ready to let you go
D
I'm not ready to just move on
Am7
I'm not ready to miss missin' you
C
Hell I can't believe you're gone
G
We still pour a shot with your name on it
D
Backstage at every show
Am7
I'm standing but I ain't steady
G
My heart's still heavy
C
No I ain't ready
G F C
Ready to let you go
G F C
Not ready to let you go
 
[Ponte]
G Am7
I keep drinkin', tryin' not to cry
G/B C
Raisin' one for you tonight
 
[Refrão]
G
I'm not ready to let you go
D
I'm not ready to just move on
Am7
I'm not ready to miss missin' you
C
Hell I can't believe you're gone
G
We still pour a shot with your name on it
D
Backstage at every show
Am7
I'm standing but I ain't steady
G
My heart's still heavy
C
No I ain't ready
Am7
I might of had one too many
G
I still feel empty
C
Cause I ain't ready
Cm G F C G
Ready to let you go

How to play I'm Not Ready

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. 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.

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