Intro
Gm F D# Dm
[Verse 1]
Gm
The waves crash in, the tide pulls out
F
It's an angry sea, but there is no doubt
D#
That the lighthouse will keep shining out
Dm
To warn the lonely sailor
[Verse 2]
Gm
The lightning strikes and the wind cuts cold
F
Through the sailor's bones to the sailor's soul
D#
'Til there's nothing left that he can hold
Dm
Except the roaring ocean
[Chorus]
Gm Cm F
But I am ready for the storm
Dm
Yes, all ready
Gm Cm F
I am ready for the storm
Dm Gm
I'm ready for the storm
[Verse 3]
Give me mercy for my dreams
F
'Cause every confrontation seems
D#
To tell me what it really means
Dm
To be this lonely sailor
[Verse 4]
Gm
But when the sky begins to clear
F
And the sun, it melts away my fear
D#
I will cry a silent, weary tear
Dm
At those that need to love me
[Chorus]
Gm Cm F
But I am ready for the storm
Dm
Yes, all ready
Gm Cm F
I am ready for the storm
Dm Gm
I'm ready for the storm
[Instrumental]
Gm F D# Dm (2x)
[Verse 5]
Gm
Distance, it is no real friend
F
And time will take its time
D#
And you will find that in the end
Dm
It brings you near a lonely sailor
[Verse 6]
Gm
But when you take me by your side
F
You love me warm, you love me
D#
And I should have realized
Dm
I had no reason to be frightened
[Chorus]
Gm Cm F
And I am ready for the storm
Dm
Yes, all ready
Gm Cm F
I am ready for the storm
Dm Gm
I'm ready for the storm
[Chorus]
Cm F
I am ready for the storm
Dm
Yes, all ready
Gm Cm F
I am ready for the storm
Dm Gm
I'm ready for the storm