Ready For Love

by India Arie

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(CN.C.)I am (Em)read y for love.

Why are you (D)hid ing

from me?

I’d quick (C)ly give my free dom

to be held in your cap tiv i ty.

I am (Em)read y for love,

All of the (D)joy and the pain,

and all the (C)time

that it takes

just to stay in your good grace.

Late (Em)ly I’ve been think (D)ing may be you’re (C)not read y (Bsus)for me.

May be you (D)think I need to (C)learn ma tur (Bsus)i ty.

They say (Am)watch what you ask for

’cause (Em)you might re ceive.

But if you (Am)ask me to mor row,

I’ll (C)say the same thing.

(B)I am (Em)read y for love.

Would you please (D)lend me your ear?

I prom ise (C)I won’t com plain.

I just need (D)you to ac knowl edge I am here.

If (Em)you give me half (D)a chance, I’ll (C)prove this to (Bsus)you.

I will be (D)pa tient, kind, (C)faith ful and (Bsus)true

to a (Am)man who loves mu sic,

a (Em)man who loves art,

(Am)re spects the spir it world and (C)thinks with his heart.

(B)I am (Em)read y

for love.

If you’ll take (D)me

in your hands,

I will learn what you teach

and do the (D)best that I can.

I am (Em)read y for love,

here with an (D)of fer ing of

my voice,

my eyes,

my soul,

my mind.

Tell me (Am)what is e nough

to (Bsus)prove I am read (B)y

for love.

Ready For Love by India Arie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ready For Love” by India Arie 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 E at 60 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Ready For Love" 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 "Ready For Love"?
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.
How many chords does "Ready For Love" use?
Just 6 chords: Am, B, Bsus4, C, D, Em. Take it one section at a time.