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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" by Larry Norman in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 84 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "I Wish We'd All Been Ready"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Wish We'd All Been Ready"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" is in the key of Bb at 84 BPM.

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