Ready For Love

by India Arie
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Lyrics

(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Ready For Love" by India Arie: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 60 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Ready For Love”

What key is "Ready For Love" by India Arie played in?
Ready For Love is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ready For Love"?
The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ready For Love" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Ready For Love"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ready For Love"?
"Ready For Love" was originally performed by India Arie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ready For Love"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, B, Bsus4, C, D, Em.
Is there a karaoke version of "Ready For Love" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Ready For Love" by India Arie. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Ready For Love" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Ready For Love" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.