I Wish We'd All Been Ready

by Larry Norman
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(F)Life was filled with (Fsus)guns and (F)war, and (F7)all of us got tram pled on the (Bb)floor.

I wish we’d (Bbmaj7)all (C)been (Bb)read (C)y.

(F)Chil dren died, the (Fsus)days grew (F)cold; a (F7)piece of bread could buy a bag of (Bb)gold.

I wish we’d (Bbmaj7)all (C)been (Bb)read (C)y.

(Bb)There’s no time to (F)change your mind.

The (Eb)Son has come, and (Bb)you’ve been left be (F)hind.

A (F)man and wife a (Fsus)sleep in (F)bed.

She (F7)hears a noise and turns her head; he’s (Bb)gone.

I wish we’d (Bbmaj7)all (C)been (Bb)read (C)y.

(F)Two men died, ing (Fsus)up a (F)hill; one (F7)dis ap pears and one’s left stand ing (Bb)still.

I wish we’d (Bbmaj7)all (C)been (Bb)read (C)y.

(Bb)There’s no time to (F)change your mind.

The (Eb)Son has come, and (Bb)you’ve been left be (F)hind.

A (F)hind.

(Bb)There’s no time to (F)change your mind.

The (Eb)Son has come, and (Bb)you’ve been left be (F)hind.

I hope we’ll (Bbmaj7)all (C)be (Bb)read (C)y.

I Wish We'd All Been Ready — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 84 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “I Wish We'd All Been Ready

Can I play "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" by Larry Norman played in?
I Wish We'd All Been Ready is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Wish We'd All Been Ready"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I Wish We'd All Been Ready"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Wish We'd All Been Ready"?
"I Wish We'd All Been Ready" was originally performed by Larry Norman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Wish We'd All Been Ready"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, Bbmaj7, C, Eb, F, F7, Fsus4, Gm7.
Can a complete beginner play "I Wish We'd All Been Ready"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "I Wish We'd All Been Ready"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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