Ready Willing and Able
Doris Day Lyrics


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I'm ready, willing & able
And honey, now it's up to you
So lay your cards on the table
And tell me what you plan to do
I'm ready, able & willing
To join you in a little fun
But I won't take second billing
I've got to be your number one
I'm ready to give you my heart, dear
I'm willing to hand you the key
And I'm able to say from the start, dear
It's never belonged to anyone else but me
Oh, I'm ready, I'm willing & able
So if you want a love, that's true
Just lay your cards on the table
'Cause honey, now it's up to you
I'm ready
Oh yes, you know I'm ready, baby
I'm able
Oh yes, you know I'm able, baby
I'm willing
Oh yes, you know I'm willing, baby
Now I've stated my condition
I've got lots of ammunition
Ready, willing & I'm able
So if you want a love that's true
Just lay your cards on the table




'Cause honey
Honey, now it's up to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Doris Day's Ready Willing And Able are a declaration of love and dedication from the singer to the person she loves. The first stanza of the song lays the foundation of the song, with the singer stating that she is "ready, willing & able" to join their lover in any fun they may have planned. However, she is also clear that she won't take "second billing" and that she has to be their number one. The second stanza goes a step forward, where the singer states that she is ready to hand her heart and the key to it, to the person she loves. She is further reassured that her heart has "never belonged to anyone else but me".


The chorus repeats the singer's declaration, with her stating that she is "ready, willing & able" and now it is up to her lover to take the next step. The chorus further emphasizes her love and dedication, where she repeats the three adjectives and reassures her lover that they can have a love that is true. The last verse reiterates the singer's willingness to do anything for her lover, stating that she has "lots of ammunition" and she is "ready, willing & able" to love them with all her heart.


The song is an upbeat and positive declaration of love. It expresses the singer's readiness to be with the person she loves and her willingness to do anything for them. It also reflects the time it was written, where men were often the ones who took the lead in relationships, and the song is an assertion of the singer's agency and her importance in the relationship. Overall, Ready Willing And Able is a beautiful love song with a catchy tune and relatable lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm ready, willing & able
I am fully prepared, eager, and capable of taking action.


And honey, now it's up to you
It's your turn to make a decision or take action.


So lay your cards on the table
Be honest and open about your intentions or plans.


And tell me what you plan to do
Communicate your intentions, so we can move forward together.


I'm ready, able & willing
I am fully prepared, capable, and eager to participate.


To join you in a little fun
To participate in an enjoyable activity or shared experience.


But I won't take second billing
I won't settle for being a secondary priority or role.


I've got to be your number one
I want to be your primary focus and priority.


I'm ready to give you my heart, dear
I am prepared to give you my love and affection.


I'm willing to hand you the key
I am eager to give you access to my heart and trust.


And I'm able to say from the start, dear
I am capable of being honest about my feelings from the beginning.


It's never belonged to anyone else but me
My heart and devotion have always been my own.


Oh, I'm ready, I'm willing & able
I am fully prepared, eager, and capable of taking action.


So if you want a love, that's true
If you want an honest and genuine love.


Just lay your cards on the table
Communicate your intentions honestly and openly.


'Cause honey, now it's up to you
It's your turn to take action or make a decision.


Now I've stated my condition
I have made my expectations clear.


I've got lots of ammunition
I am well-prepared and equipped to pursue my goals.


Ready, willing & I'm able
I am fully prepared, eager, and capable of taking action.


So if you want a love that's true
If you want an honest and genuine love.


Just lay your cards on the table
Communicate your intentions honestly and openly.


'Cause honey
Because, my dear.


Honey, now it's up to you
It's your turn to make a decision or take action.




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I'm ready, willing & able
And honey, now it's up to you
So lay your cards on the table
And tell me what you plan to do
I'm ready, able & willing
To join you in a little fun
But I won't take second billing
I've got to be your number one
I'm ready to give you my heart, dear
I'm willing to hand you the key
And I'm able to say from the start, dear
It's never belonged to anyone else but me
Oh, I'm ready, I'm willing & able
So if you want a love, that's true
Just lay your cards on the table
'Cause honey, now it's up to you
I'm ready
Oh yes, you know I'm ready, baby
I'm able
Oh yes, you…

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