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Key: F# minor•
Intro 1
D
D

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A
A

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A/G#
A/G#
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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D

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A
A

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A/G#
A/G#
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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Verse 1
D
D

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The businessmen are drinking my blood
A
A

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A/G#
A/G#
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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Like the kids in art school
Bm
Bm
2

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said they would
D
D

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A
A

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A/G#
A/G#
2

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And I guess I'll just begin again
F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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You say, "can we still be friends?"
Chorus 1
Dmaj7
Dmaj7

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E6
E6

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If I was scared
Dmaj7
Dmaj7

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I would
E6
E6

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And if I was bored
A
A

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E/G#
E/G#
2

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Dmaj7
Dmaj7

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You know I would
E6
E6

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And if I was yours
F#m
F#m
2

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F#m/E
F#m/E

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But I'm not
Verse 2
D
D

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A
A

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A/G#
A/G#
2

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All the kids have always known
F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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That the emperor wears no clothes
D
D

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A
A

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A/G#
A/G#
2

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But they bow down to him anyway
F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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'Cause it's better than being alone
Chorus 2
Dmaj7
Dmaj7

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E6
E6

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If I was scared
Dmaj7
Dmaj7

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I would
E6
E6

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And if I was bored
A
A

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E/G#
E/G#
2

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Dmaj7
Dmaj7

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You know I would
E6
E6

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F#m
F#m
2

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F#m/E
F#m/E

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And if I was yours But I'm not
Verse 3
D
D

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A
A

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A/G#
A/G#
2

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Now you're knocking at my door
F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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Saying, "please come out with us tonight"
D
D

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A
A

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A/G#
A/G#
2

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But I would rather be alone
F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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Than pretend that I feel alright
Verse 4
D
D

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If the businessmen
A
A

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A/G#
A/G#
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are drinking my blood
F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
Bm
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Like the kids in art school said they would
D
D

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A
A

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A/G#
A/G#
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Then I guess I'll just begin again
F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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You say, "can we still be friends"
Chorus 3
Dmaj7
Dmaj7

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E6
E6

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If I was scared
Dmaj7
Dmaj7

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I would
E6
E6

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And if I was pure
A
A

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E/G#
E/G#
2

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Dmaj7
Dmaj7

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You know I would
E6
E6

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And if I was yours
F#m
F#m
2

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But I'm not
F#m/G#
F#m/G#

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Now, I'm ready to start
Chorus 4
Dmaj7
Dmaj7

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E6
E6

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If I was scared
Dmaj7
Dmaj7

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I would
E6
E6

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And if I was pure
A
A

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E/G#
E/G#
2

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Dmaj7
Dmaj7

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You know I would
E6
E6

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And if I was yours
C#m
C#m
4

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F#m
F#m
2

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But I'm not
F#m/G#
F#m/G#

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Now, I'm ready to start
Outro 1
D
D

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F#m
F#m
2

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E6
E6

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D
D

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F#m
F#m
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Now, I'm ready to start
E/G#
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D
D

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F#m
F#m
2

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I would rather be wrong
E6
E6

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D
D

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Than live in the shadows of your song
F#m
F#m
2

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My mind is open wide
E6
E6

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D
D

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F#m
F#m
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And now I'm ready to start
E6
E6

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D
D

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Now I'm ready to start
F#m
F#m
2

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My mind is open wide
E6
E6

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And now I'm ready to start
D
D

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F#m
F#m
2

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You're not sure you'll open the door
E6
E6

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D
D

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F#m
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To step out into the dark
E6
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Now I'm ready

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • A/G#

    2

  • F#m

    2

  • Bm

    2

  • Dmaj7

  • E6

  • E/G#

    2

  • F#m/E

  • F#m/G#

  • C#m

    4

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Ready To Start by Arcade Fire is F# minor.

The primary chords used in Ready To Start are D, A, A/G#, F#m, Bm, E.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, A, A/G#, F#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Ready To Start is approximately 96 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Ready To Start using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Ready To Start. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Arcade Fire.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Ready To Start to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Ready To Start by Arcade Fire on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.