Ready To Take A Chance Again

by Barry Manilow

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Lyrics

You re (E)mind me

I (A7)live in a shell,

safe from the (Dm)past, and do in’ o kay,

but not ver y well.

No jolts, no sur (G)pri ses,

no cri sis a (A7)ris es; my life goes a (Dm)long as it should,

it’s (Dm)all ver y nice,

but (Dm)not ver y good.

(Esus)And (E7)I’m (Am7)read y to take a (Dm7)chance a gain,

(G7)read y to put my (C)love on the line (E7)with (Am)you.

Been (Fmaj7)lov ing with noth ing to show (Em)for (Dm7)it; you (G7sus)get what you get when you go (G7)for it, and I’m (C)read y to take a (Fmaj7)chance a gain with (E)you.

When she (E)left me

in (A)all my de spair,

I just held (Dm)on; my hopes were all (Dm)gone,

then (Dm)I found you there.

(Esus)And (E7)I’m (C)read y to take a (Fmaj7)chance a gain,

(Am)read y to take a (C)chance a gain with (E)you,

with

(Am7)you.

Ready To Take A Chance Again by Barry Manilow — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ready To Take A Chance Again” by Barry Manilow 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 A at 90 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 "Ready To Take A Chance Again" 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 To Take A Chance Again"?
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.
What other Barry Manilow songs work for kids?
Try "THIS CAN'T BE REAL", "CAN'T SMILE WITHOUT YOU", "JUMP SHOUT BOOGIE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.