Am   G   F   Em

[Verse 1]
    Am
The waves crash in, the tide pulls out
        G
It's an angry sea, but there is no doubt
         F
That the lighthouse will keep shining out
   Em
To warn the lonely sailor


[Verse 2]
    Am
The lightning strikes and the wind cuts cold
            G
Through the sailor's bones to the sailor's soul
             F
'Til there's nothing left that he can hold
  Em
Except the roaring ocean


[Chorus]
    Am   Dm            G
But I am ready for the storm
Em
Yes, all ready
Am   Dm            G
I am ready for the storm
    Em            Am
I'm ready for the storm


[Verse 3]

Give me mercy for my dreams
       G
'Cause every confrontation seems
   F
To tell me what it really means
   Em
To be this lonely sailor


[Verse 4]
    Am
But when the sky begins to clear
        G
And the sun, it melts away my fear
       F
I will cry a silent, weary tear
   Em
At those that need to love me


[Chorus]
    Am   Dm            G
But I am ready for the storm
Em
Yes, all ready
Am   Dm            G
I am ready for the storm
    Em            Am
I'm ready for the storm


[Instrumental]
Am   G   F   Em  (2x)


[Verse 5]
Am
Distance, it is no real friend
    G
And time will take its time
             F
And you will find that in the end
              Em
It brings you near a lonely sailor


[Verse 6]
    Am
But when you take me by your side
    G
You love me warm, you love me
    F
And I should have realized
         Em
I had no reason to be frightened


[Chorus]
    Am   Dm            G
And I am ready for the storm
Em
Yes, all ready
Am   Dm            G
I am ready for the storm
    Em            Am
I'm ready for the storm


[Chorus]
     Dm            G
I am ready for the storm
Em
Yes, all ready
Am   Dm            G
I am ready for the storm
    Em            Am
I'm ready for the storm