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Transposed: semitones
[Intro]
[Em]
[Em]Knew he was a killer [Em]first time that I saw him
[Em]Wonder how many girls he [Em]had loved and left haunted
[Em]But if he's a ghost, [Em]then I can be a phantom
[Em]Holdin' him [Em]for ransom
[Em]Some, some boys [Em]are tryin' too hard
[Em]He don't try [Em]at all, though
[Em]Younger than my exes but he [Em]act like such a man, so
[Em]I see nothing better, [Em]I keep him forever
[Em]Like a vendetta-ta
[Em]I-I-I see how [Em]this is gon' go
[Em]Touch me and [Em]you'll never be alone
[Em]I-Island breeze and [Em]lights down low
[Em]No one [Em]has to know
[Em]In the middle of [Em]the night, in my dreams
[Em]You should see the [Em]things we do, baby (mmm)
[Em]In the middle of [Em]the night, in my dreams
[Em]I know I'm [Em]gonna be with you
[Em]So I'll [Em]take my time
[Em]Are you [Em]ready for it?
[Em]♪
[Em]Knew I was a robber [Em]first time that he saw me
[Em]Stealing hearts and running [Em]off and never saying sorry
[Em]But if I'm a thief, [Em]then he can join the heist
[Em]And we'll move [Em]to an island, and
[Em]And he can be my [Em]jailer, Burton to this Taylor
[Em]Every love I've known [Em]in comparison is a failure
[Em]I forget their names now, [Em]I'm so very tame now
[Em]Never be the [Em]same now, now
[Em]I-I-I see how this [Em]is gon' go (go)
[Em]Touch me and [Em]you'll never be alone
[Em]I-Island breeze and [Em]lights down low (low)
[Em]No one [Em]has to know
[Em](No one [Em]has to know)
[Em]In the middle of the [Em]night, in my dreams (eh)
[Em]You should see the things [Em]we do (we do), baby
[Em]In the middle of the [Em]night, in my dreams (my dreams)
[Em]I know I'm [Em]gonna be with you
[Em]So I'll [Em]take my time
[Em]Are you [Em]ready for it?
[Em]Oh, are you [Em]ready for it?
[Em]Baby, let [Em]the games begin
[Em]Let the [Em]games begin
[Em]Let the [Em]games begin (now)
[Em]Baby, let [Em]the games begin
[Em]Let the [Em]games begin
[Em]Let the [Em]games begin
[Em]I-I-I see how [Em]this is gon' go
[Em]Touch me and [Em]you'll never be alone
[Em]I-Island breeze and [Em]lights down low
[Em]No one [Em]has to know
[Em]In the middle of the [Em]night, in my dreams (my dreams)
[Em]You should see the things we [Em]do (we do), baby (baby, mmm, eh)
[Em]In the middle of the [Em]night, in my dreams (my dreams)
[Em]I know I'm [Em]gonna be with you
[Em]So I take [Em]my time (eh)
[Em]In the middle [Em]of the night
[Em]Baby, let [Em]the games begin
[Em]Let the [Em]games begin
[Em]Let the [Em]games begin
[Em]Are you [Em]ready for it?
[Em]Baby, let [Em]the games begin
[Em]Let the [Em]games begin
[Em]Let the [Em]games begin
[Em]Are you [Em]ready for it?
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...Ready For It? by Taylor Swift is played in the key of Em with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Em (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti G (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang), diikuti Am (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis), diikuti C (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni), diikuti D (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for ...Ready For It? by Taylor Swift: sounding in Em without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in Em (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from Em to G requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – III – iv – VI – VII
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
EmGAmC
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
D
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyEMAcoustic pitch of original recording
No Caposync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyEMOpen chord finger positions
The song is played in its original key of Em without a capo.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family EM
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of EM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
iEmTonic
ii°F#dimSupertonic
IIIGMediant
ivAmSubdominant
vBmDominant
VICSubmediant
VIIDSubtonic
speedDifficulty Level: Very Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle1 chord unik digunakan
check_circleSemua bentuk chord terbuka (Open Chords), tanpa kunci palang (barre)
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: EM•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: i – III – iv – VI – VII•DIFF: 1/5•CAPO: 0
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ ...Ready For It?
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for ...Ready For It? (Taylor Swift)?
To play the Easy Chords for ...Ready For It?, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for ...Ready For It??
The original recording key for ...Ready For It? by Taylor Swift is EM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.
