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Key: B  
Tuning: Standard EADGBe
Chords used:
 E-   022100
 Ebm- x68876
 C#m- x46654
 B-   x24442
 G#m- 466444
 F#-  244322
Intro: E-Ebm-C#m-B- x2
Verse 1:
  E  EbmFrozenC#m, forBgetful aEgain
The Ebmpart where C#mI 
Blose my Ehead
The Ebmscene where C#mI'm supBposed
to sEpeak Ebmbut insC#mteadB  
Refrain 1:
  G#mI sit C#mand listen aG#mgain I'm 
stuck C#mwith these cards F#I guess
Verse 2:
  ELeaEbmping C#mfrom this
Bcliff in my Ethoughts
I Ebmfly  C#mlike the sBtones
in my Eheart
EbmDrowning in dC#moubtB  
Efor Ebmwhat C#mreasonB  
Refain 2:
  G#mI sit C#mso patientG#mly
Drenched in C#mwhat you
want me to F#be
I can't escape
Chorus:
   EI'm Ebmready nowC#m  
BOh EI'm Ebmready nowC#m  
BOh EI'm Ebmready nowC#m  
Come Eget meEbm  C#m  B  
Verse 3:
  EFearEbmless C#mwith
Bcape in Ehand
ConEbmquer C#mwhat I 
Bneed to to Emend
Little Ebmgirls C#m  
get Bso EbroEbmkenC#m  B  
(Repeat Refrain 2)
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge:
G#mThrough with golden 
Eroads and F#perfect love
G#mToo much of your Emouth
is F#like too much sun
  G#mHow I Eburn How I F#burn
I was so G#mpatient
Ewaiting F#for my turn
EFly Ebmlike sC#mtone
As I Ebreak Ebmevery C#mbone
(Come get me)
(Repeat chorus twice)

All chords in this song (6)

The story behind the song

Kelly Clarkson is known for her powerful vocals and versatile performances, establishing a multi-decade career after winning the first season of American Idol. Her album All I Ever Wanted returned to a radio-friendly pop rock sound. "Ready" appears on this album, showcasing the artist's continued evolution in music. It plays like an anthem of personal resolve and anticipation.

AI-written from these sources:Kelly Clarkson — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Ready

by Kelly Clarkson

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Ebm

C#m

G#m

Key:

Tuning: Standard EADGBe

Chords used:

- 022100

Ebm

- x68876

C#m

- x46654

- x24442

G#m

- 466444

- 244322

E Ebm C#m B

Intro: ---- x2

Verse 1:

E Ebm C#m B E

Frozen, forgetful again

Ebm C#m

The part where I

B E

lose my head

Ebm C#m B

The scene where I'm supposed

E Ebm C#m B

to speak but instead

Refrain 1:

G#m C#m G#m

I sit and listen again I'm

C#m F#

stuck with these cards I guess

Verse 2:

E Ebm C#m

Leaping from this

B E

cliff in my thoughts

Ebm C#m B

I fly like the stones

in my heart

Ebm C#m B

Drowning in doubt

E Ebm C#m B

for what reason

Refain 2:

G#m C#m G#m

I sit so patiently

C#m

Drenched in what you

want me to be

I can't escape

Chorus:

E Ebm C#m

I'm ready now

B E Ebm C#m

Oh I'm ready now

B E Ebm C#m

Oh I'm ready now

E Ebm C#m B

Come get me

Verse 3:

E Ebm C#m

Fearless with

B E

cape in hand

Ebm C#m

Conquer what I

B E

need to to mend

Ebm C#m

Little girls

B E Ebm C#m B

get so broken

(Repeat Refrain 2)

(Repeat Chorus)

Bridge:

G#m

Through with golden

E F#

roads and perfect love

G#m E

Too much of your mouth

is like too much sun

G#m E F#

How I burn How I burn

G#m

I was so patient

E F#

waiting for my turn

E Ebm C#m

Fly like stone

E Ebm C#m

As I break every bone

(Come get me)

(Repeat chorus twice)

About Ready Chords by Kelly Clarkson

Learn how to play Ready by Kelly Clarkson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Ready chords”, “Ready guitar chords”, or “Kelly Clarkson Ready chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Ready chords and for experienced players who want accurate Ready lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, E, Ebm, C#m, G#m, F#.

FAQ — Ready by Kelly Clarkson

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Is "Ready" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Ready" in?

The chords for "Ready" show the original chord names (including B, E, Ebm, C#m, G#m, F#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.