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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Ready For Love" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Ready For Love"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Ready For Love". Key of E, 60 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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