Ready for Love - India Arie

Ready for Love

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Em(9)
VERSE 1
Em(9) --O--
I am ready for love --O--
--O--
D --4--
Why are you hiding from me --2--
Low E --O--
C(9)
I?d quickly give my freedom
 
D
To be held in your captivity
 
VERSE 2
Em(9)
I am ready for love
 
D
All of the joy and the pain
 
C(9)
And all the time that it takes
 
D
Just to stay in your good grace
 
BRIDGE 1 D6/9
Em D6/9 --O--
Lately I?ve been thinking --O--
--2--
Cmaj7 B7sus B7 Em(9) --O--
Maybe you?re not ready for me --X--
--X--
D6/9 Cmaj7 B7sus B7
Maybe you think I need to learn maturity
 
Am7
They say watch what you ask for
 
Em(9)
Cause you might receive
 
Am7
But if you ask me tomorrow
 
C B7sus B7
I?ll say the same thing
 
VERSE 3
Em(9)
I am ready for love
 
D
Would you please lend me your ear?
 
C(9)
I promise I won?t complain
 
D
I just need you to acknowledge I am here
 
BRIDGE 2
Em D6/9
If you give me half a chance
 
Cmaj7 B7sus B7 Em(9)
I?ll prove this to you
 
D6/9 Cmaj7 B7sus B7
I will be patience kind faithful and true
 
Am7
To a man who loves music
 
Em(9)
A man who loves art
 
Cmaj7 Am7
Respect?s the spirit world
 
C B7sus B7
And thinks with his heart
 
Em D6/9 Cmaj7 B7sus B7 Em D6/9 Cmaj7 B7sus B7
 
VERSE 4
Em(9)
I am ready for love
 
D
If you?ll take me in your hands
 
C(9)
I will learn what you teach
 
D
And do the best that I can
 
VERSE 5
Em(9)
I am ready for love
 
D
Here with a offering of
 
C(9)
My voice
 
My Eyes
 
D
My soul
 
My mind
 
Am7
Tell me what is enough
 
B7sus B7 Em(9) D
To prove I am ready...... for love
 
C(9) D Em(9)
I am ready?
 
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Em(9)
 
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D
 
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E
 
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C(9)
 
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D6/9
 
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Em
 
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Cmaj7
 
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B7sus
 
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B7
 
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Am7
 
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C
 
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A
 
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How to play Ready for Love

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Em. 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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