Ready To Lose

by Ingrid Michaelson
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Lyrics

When you’re com ing home,

it’s the (C5)qui et in the night

that (F5)makes my mind make nois es when I felt and (Gsus)guess ing sec ond times.

Tell me that you’re mine:

say it one

more

time.

I’m read (G)y to lose

ev ’ry thing but you.

I’m read y to lose

ev ’ry thing but you,

ev ’ry thing.

Ooh,

ev ’ry thing.

Ooh.

It’s the heart of you.

I the (C5)know it in my bones.

You (F5)made me change di rec tion when I felt and (Gsus)bet ter off a lone.

Say it one more time:

tell me you

are

mine.

I’m read (G)y to lose

ev ’ry thing but you.

I’m read y to lose

ev ’ry thing but you,

ev ’ry thing.

Ooh,

ev ’ry thing.

Ooh.

Tell me that you’re mine.

(Am)Say it one more time.

Tell me that you’re mine.

(Am)Say it one more time.

Tell me that you’re mine.

(Tell me that you’re mine, (F5)Say it one more one time.

time.) Say it one more time.

(Tell me that you’re mine.) (F5)Tell me that I’m you’re y mine.

to lose

ev ’ry thing but you.

I’m read y to lose

ev ’ry thing but you,

ev ’ry thing.

Mm,

mm,

ev ’ry thing.

Ooh.

Say it one more time.

Say it one more time.

Ready To Lose — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Ready To Lose" by Ingrid Michaelson 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 C, 72 BPM.

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

About “Ready To Lose”

Can I learn "Ready To Lose" 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 "Ready To Lose" with hands-separate practice in C at 72 BPM.
What key is "Ready To Lose" by Ingrid Michaelson played in?
Ready To Lose is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ready To Lose"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ready To Lose" 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 "Ready To Lose"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ready To Lose"?
"Ready To Lose" was originally performed by Ingrid Michaelson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ready To Lose"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Am, C, Cpow, D7, Dm7, Dmin, F, Fm, +5 more.
What other songs by Ingrid Michaelson can I play here?
Try "OVER YOU", "GIRLS CHASE BOYS", "Everybody". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Ready To Lose"?
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 "Ready To Lose" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Ready To Lose"?
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. "Ready To Lose" is in the key of C at 72 BPM.