It's the second time around for you and I, boy

And believe me, it's confusing me

I'm afraid to say let's make up and all's forgiven

But somethin' tells me

I'm headed for heartbreak...So darling, please

I'm praying that this time...yeah

This time will be different...that you and I

Can share this dream that I visualize.



Chorus:

Tell me, are you really ready for love, boy,

Or is it just the lonely talking again?

Are you really ready for love, boy,

Or is it the lonely talking again...?



Now the time before, when we got together

You promised you'd be forever true to me

But all I got from you was lots and lots of talking

Lonely nights filled with misery...

So baby please, please tell me, now

That when I fulfill your needs

You won't up and leave me

Even though you know I'll let you come back.



Repeat Chorus



Instrumental (with ad lib)



Repeat Chorus (2x with ad lib)



Tell me now, I really want to know

I've really got to know...know

Are you ready, are you ready, are you ready?

Tell me, are you ready, are you ready?

Are you ready?...need to know now, boy

I really want to know, really want to know

Really need to know, boy...Are we gonna talk?

Are we gonna talk, are we gonna talk?

No no no no no no no no...I need to know

I really want to know...You tell me now, boy

Gotta know, are you ready