Shawn Mendes - When You’re Ready Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar Dm chord diagram
[Opening]
Maybe I [C]had too many drinks but [G]that’s just what I needed
I [Am]hope that you don’t think that what I’m saying sounds conceited
When I [Dm]look across the room and you’re [C]staring right back at me
Like [G]somebody told the joke and we’re the only ones laughing
[chorus]
[C]Don’t know why I tried, ’cause [G]ain’t nobody like you
[Am]Familiar disappointment, every single time I do
And [Dm]every single night my [C]arms are not around you
My [G]mind’s still wrapped around you
[chorus]
Baby, tell me when you’re [C]ready, I’m [G][Am]waiting
Baby, anytime you’re [Dm]ready, I’m [C][G]waiting
Even ten years from [C]now if you haven’t [G]found somebody
[Am]I promise, I’ll be around, yell me when you’re [Dm]ready
I’m [C][G]waiting…
[verse 2]
What [C]if my dad is right, and he [G]says that you’re the one
No, [Am]I can’t even argue, I won’t even fight him on it
[Dm]Call you when it’s late, and I [C]know that you’re on bed
‘Cause [G]I’m three hours back, seems like you’re always six ahead
[chorus]
And I [C]don’t know why I tried, ’cause there [G]ain’t nobody like you
[Am]Familiar disappointment, every single time I do
And [Dm]every single night my [C]arms are not around you
My [G]mind’s still wrapped around you
[chorus]
Baby, tell me when you’re [C]ready, I’m [G][Am]waiting
Baby, anytime you’re [Dm]ready, I’m [C][G]waiting
Even ten years from [C]now if you haven’t [G]found somebody
[Am]I promise, I’ll be around, tell me when you’re [Dm]ready
I’m [C][G]waiting, yeah
[Closing]
And if I [Am]have to, I’ll [G]wait [C]forever
Say the [Dm]word, and I’ll [Am]change my [G]plans
Yeah, you [Am]know that we [G]fit [C]together
I know your [Dm]heart like the [Am]back of my [G]hand
[chorus]
So baby, tell me when you’re [C]ready, I’m [G][Am]waiting
Baby, anytime you’re [Dm]ready, I’m [C][G]waiting
Even ten years from [C]now if you haven’t [G]found somebody
[Am]I promise, I’ll be around, tell me when you’re [Dm]ready
I’m [C][G]waiting, yeah, baby, tell me when you’re [C]ready
I’m [G][Am]waiting, baby, anytime you’re [Dm]ready
I’m [C][G]waiting, even ten years from [C]now
If you haven’t [G]found somebody, [Am]I promise, I’ll be around
Tell me when you’re [Dm]ready, I’m [C]waiting, I’m [G]waiting
How to play When You're Ready on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Shawn Mendes - When You're Ready on guitar requires 4 chords and 4 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
When You're Ready uses these transitions most often: C → G (24), G → Am (14), and G → C (13). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - G chord transition.
1. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
2. G → Am chord transition
To move from G to Am;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
3. Am → Dm chord transition
To move from Am to Dm;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 3.
4. Dm → C chord transition
To move from Dm to C;
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
When You're Ready chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in When You're Ready.
- When You're Ready includes 83 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- When You're Ready contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how When You're Ready connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → C: 25%
- G → Am: 13%
After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).- C → G: 35%
- C → Dm: 5%