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Im Ready I Am

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I'm Ready I Am by The Format.
CHORDS USED:
E|-C0--Am-0---G3---G/B-x----F1---C7-0--
B|-1---2---3----3----1----1--
G|-0---2---0----0----2----3--
D|-2---1---0----0----3----2--
A|-3---0---2----2----3----3--
E|-x---x---3----x----1----x--
I'm nicotine,  CI'm coming clAmean 
I fooled the crGowd when i made it sound like i was more then reCady. 
StCrike up the band, deprive my sleepAm, 'cause theres no love like apathy, 
Gthe bell that tolls rings loud enCough that it should have wG/Boke us up
I'm trying to Amfind truth in words, in rhGymes, in notes, 
in aCll the things I wFish I'd wrote cause
AmI feel like IG've been losing Cyou.
I read your last entrCy, overprivelaged Amkids keep crying, 
the need to fit Gin is harder when living life from a scCreen. 
OCld classmates please drop all your pensAm, 
  GAnd I'm not bitter, no i'ts jCust I've passed that pG/Boint in my life.
I'm trying to Amfind truth in words, in rhGymes, in notes, 
in aCll the things I wFish I'd wrote cause
AmI feel like IG've been losing Cyou.
Each night it eC7nds too soon.
You dont hAmold me like you Gused to,
and your eCyes look like they've sFeen too much, 
'cause iAmt's always soGme excuse, Amtoo tired or tFoo obtuse. 
  Amyou look so fGar removed, 
this tCime i fear im loFsing you.
BRIDGE:
 Am-  C-  Am-  C-  Am-  C-  G- C  
I'm nicotine, CI'm a cash macAmhine, I'm the color G/Bgreen 
and you should have seen the looks I just reFcieved.
CI need a reason to let go, aAmn intervention, a lulluby, 
G/Bsomething to cure me please belieFve me.
End on C.
BRIDGE

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The story behind the song

The Format, an indie rock band known for blending various genres, chose their name as a playful jab at the music industry's tendency towards formulaic hit songs. Formed by childhood friends Nate Ruess and multi-instrumentalist Sam Means, their style incorporates elements of indie, alternative, punk, folk, and 60s/70s pop. This song, like much of their work, likely carries that spirit of challenging conventions while crafting engaging melodies. Playing it might feel like embracing a readiness for whatever comes next, with a hint of rebellious charm.

AI-written from these sources:The Format — Wikipedia ↗

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Im Ready I Am

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G/B

I'm Ready I Am by The Format.

CHORDS USED:

C Am G G/B F C7

E|-0---0---3----x----1----0--

B|-1---2---3----3----1----1--

G|-0---2---0----0----2----3--

D|-2---1---0----0----3----2--

A|-3---0---2----2----3----3--

E|-x---x---3----x----1----x--

C Am

I'm nicotine, I'm coming clean

G C

I fooled the crowd when i made it sound like i was more then ready.

C Am

Strike up the band, deprive my sleep, 'cause theres no love like apathy,

G C G/B

the bell that tolls rings loud enough that it should have woke us up

Am G

I'm trying to find truth in words, in rhymes, in notes,

C F

in all the things I wish I'd wrote cause

Am G C

I feel like I've been losing you.

C Am

I read your last entry, overprivelaged kids keep crying,

G C

the need to fit in is harder when living life from a screen.

C Am

Old classmates please drop all your pens,

G C G/B

And I'm not bitter, no i'ts just I've passed that point in my life.

Am G

I'm trying to find truth in words, in rhymes, in notes,

C F

in all the things I wish I'd wrote cause

Am G C

I feel like I've been losing you.

Each night it ends too soon.

Am G

You dont hold me like you used to,

C F

and your eyes look like they've seen too much,

Am G Am F

'cause it's always some excuse, too tired or too obtuse.

Am G

you look so far removed,

C F

this time i fear im losing you.

BRIDGE:

Am C Am C Am C G C

- - - - - - -

C Am G/B

I'm nicotine, I'm a cash machine, I'm the color green

and you should have seen the looks I just recieved.

C Am

I need a reason to let go, an intervention, a lulluby,

G/B F

something to cure me please believe me.

End on C.

BRIDGE

About Im Ready I Am Chords by The Format

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What key is "Im Ready I Am" in?

The chords for "Im Ready I Am" show the original chord names (including Am, C, G, G/B, F, C7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.