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(verse 1)
Am
Oh, the waves crash in and the tide pulls out.
G
It's an angry sea but there is no doubt
F
That the lighthouse will keep shining out
G
To warn the lonely sailor.
Am
The lightning strikes and the wind cuts cold,
G
Through the sailor's bones to the sailor's soul,
F
Till there's nothing left that he can hold,
G
Except the rolling ocean,
Am F Em
But I am ready for the storm,
G Am F Em
Yes sir, ready. I am ready for the storm,
G Am
ready for the storm.
(verse 2)
Am
Oh, give me mercy for my dreams,
G
'Cause every confrontation seems
F
To tell me what it really means
G
To be this lonely sailor,
Am
And when you take me by your side,
G
You love me warm, you love me,
F
And I should have realized
G
I had no reason to be frightened.
Am F Em
But I am ready for the storm,
G Am F Em
Yes, sir, ready. I am ready for the storm,
G Am
I'm ready for the storm,
G Am
ready for the storm.
(lead - Am - G - F - G - Am - G - F - G)
(verse 3)
Am
The distance, it is no real friend,
G
And time will take its time,
F
And you will find that in the end,
G
It brings you me, the lonely sailor,
Am
And when the sky begins to clear,
G
The sun, it melts away my fear.
F
I'll cry a silent, weary tear
G
For those that need to love me.
Am F Em
But I am ready for the storm,
G Am F Em
Yes, sir, ready. I am ready for the storm,
G Am
I'm ready for the storm,
G Am F Em
Yes, sir, ready. I am ready for the storm,
G
G Am F Em
Yes, sir, ready. I am ready for the storm,
G Am
I'm ready for the storm.
Written by Dougie MacLean/Don McLean