(Larry Ramos - Tony Ortega)
View chords used in this chart
Intro (acoustic 12-string, [4X])
[3/4]
v v v v v v
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Verse 1:
E7
You better find out who you're puttin' on
A7
It ain't me, baby
F#7
You're gonna find me gone
Chorus:
E7 A7
Are you ready (are you ready)
E7 A7
Are you ready (are you ready)
E7 A7
Are you ready (are you ready)
E7 C#7 F#7 A7 E
[3-5: E7#9 C#7#11 F#7-9 (implied by horns)]
Are you ready, baby, are you ready, ready for that
(repeat intro riff on doubled electric 6-string [2X])
Verse 2:
You call this lovin'
You wanna own my soul
You better hang on
To what you grab ahold
[repeat chorus]
Bridge:
A D
You better change, girl, listen here, girl
A D
Change your way for a better day, girl
A D A
It's a groove, girl, when it's right, girl
G# A A# B E B E
I...I'm gonna show you, yeah
B E B
When you're ready
Verse 3:
You're gonna have love
Each and every night
You're gonna have love
That's really out of sight
[repeat chorus]
Instrumental break:
(guitar solo over verse and chorus chords)
[repeat bridge]
[repeat verse 3]
[repeat chorus]
Coda:
E7 A7
Yes, are you ready readyreadyready
E7 A7
Ready, ready, ready, ready
E7 A7
Ready (are you ready) [continue to fade]
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play (Larry Ramos - Tony Ortega)
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E7. 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.