You Can Never Be Ready
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Chorus:
A E
Sometimes our hearts get broken
F#m
but keep them open
D
'cause when it comes
you can never be ready
F#m (muted)
verse 1:
F#m
Let it all out
A E
and dive deep in
Bm
Don't worry
F#m
Go all the way,
A E
no fear, don't hide,
Bm
it's over
F#m A
You must feel lost
E
and kind of scared
Bm
to let go
F#m A
Bring all your scars
E
and jump right in
Bm
Here we go
Chorus:
A E
Sometimes our hearts get broken
F#m
but keep them open
D
'cause when it comes
you can never be ready
A
Hold on
E
you can't let go now
F#m
this is your time
D
hold the line
you can never be ready
F#m (muted)
verse 2:
F#m
I've been there, too,
A E Bm
you know it made me hurt
F#m
I though I would die
A E Bm
But hey, still here, still breathing
F#m A
I fell so hard
E Bm
it messed me up to the bone
F#m A
But I'm not scared,
E
no, I want more
Bm
Here we go
Chorus:
A E
Sometimes our hearts get broken
F#m
but keep them open
D
'cause when it comes
you can never be ready
A
Hold on
E
you can't let go now
F#m
this is your time
D
hold the line
you can never be ready
A E F#m D (same progression as in Chorus)
F#m E Bm F#m
F#m Abm D E
A E
Sometimes our hearts get broken
F#m
but keep them open
D
Here we go
Chorus:
A E
Sometimes our hearts get broken
F#m
but keep them open
D
'cause when it comes
you can never be ready
A
Hold on
E
you can't let go now
F#m
this is your time
D
hold the line
you can never be ready
How to play You Can Never Be Ready
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.