Just thought I'd finish what Lyrical posted, and make a couple minor corrections. Remember to add
some flavor to the chords, ie: D at the end of a verse. I also gave examples of Em(9) & D6/9...easy
chords, but sometimes hard to find in some chord books. Enjoy!
ChiTownGirl
Ready For Love
Em(9)
VERSE 1
Em(9) --O--
I am ready for love --O--
--O--
D --4--
Why are you hiding from me --2--
Low E --O--
C(9)
I’d quickly give my freedom
D
To be held in your captivity
VERSE 2
Em(9)
I am ready for love
D
All of the joy and the pain
C(9)
And all the time that it takes
D
Just to stay in your good grace
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BRIDGE 1 D6/9
Em D6/9 --O--
Lately I’ve been thinking --O--
--2--
Cmaj7 B7sus B7 Em(9) --O--
Maybe you’re not ready for me --X--
--X--
D6/9 Cmaj7 B7sus B7
Maybe you think I need to learn maturity
Am7
They say watch what you ask for
Em(9)
Cause you might receive
Am7
But if you ask me tomorrow
C B7sus B7
I’ll say the same thing
VERSE 3
Em(9)
I am ready for love
D
Would you please lend me your ear?
C(9)
I promise I won’t complain
D
I just need you to acknowledge I am here
BRIDGE 2
Em D6/9
If you give me half a chance
Cmaj7 B7sus B7 Em(9)
I‘ll prove this to you
D6/9 Cmaj7 B7sus B7
I will be patience, kind, faithful and true
Am7
To a man who loves music
Em(9)
A man who loves art
Cmaj7? Am7
Respect’s the spirit world
C B7sus B7
And thinks with his heart
Em D6/9 Cmaj7 B7sus B7 Em D6/9 Cmaj7 B7sus B7
VERSE 4
Em(9)
I am ready for love
D
If you’ll take me in your hands
C(9)
I will learn what you teach
D
And do the best that I can
VERSE 5
Em(9)
I am ready for love
D
Here with a offering of
C(9)
My voice
My Eyes
D
My soul
My mind
Am7
Tell me what is enough
B7sus B7 Em(9) D
To prove I am ready...... for love
C(9) D Em(9)
I am ready…
