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