Get Ready

by Rare Earth

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Lyrics

I (Dm)nev er met a girl who makes (F)want me feel the way that (Dm)you do.

(It’s al right.)

When (Dm)ev er I’m asked who makes you be my dreams real, I (F)say that (Dm)you do.

(You’re out ta sight.)

(F)So (Dm)fee fid dle lee fi, dee,

(F)fo fid dle lee fum.

dum.

(Dm)Look out, ba by, ’cause here I come.

And I’m bring ing you a (Bb)love that’s true so get (Gm7)read y, so get (C7)read

(C11)y.

I’m gon na try to make (Bb)love to you, so get (Gm7)read y, so get (C7)read y, (C11)here I come.

(G)I’m on (F)my way.

If you (Dm)wan na play a hide and seek (F)want with love, let me re (Dm)mind you.

(It’s al right.)

The (Dm)lov ing you’re gon na miss, you be and the time it (F)takes to (Dm)find you.

(It’s out ta sight.)

(F)So (Dm)fee twid dle dee fi, dee,

(F)fo twid dle dee fum.

dum.

(Dm)Look out, ba by, ’cause here I come.

And I’m bring ing you a (Bb)love that’s true so get (Gm7)read y, so get (C7)read

(C11)y.

I’m gon na try to make (Bb)love to you, so get (Gm7)read y, so get (C7)read y, (C11)here I come.

(G)I’m on (F)my way.

If you

(G)I’m on (F)my way.

Get read y, ’cause here I come, boy.

Get read y, ’cause here I come, boy.

Get Ready by Rare Earth — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Get Ready by Rare Earth in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Get Ready" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Get Ready"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.