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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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.