Crystal Gayle – Ready For The Times To Get Better

“Ready for the Times to Get Better” is a song written by Allen Reynolds, and recorded by American country music artist Crystal Gayle. It was released in January 1978 as the fourth single from the album Crystal. The song was Gayle’s fourth number one on the U.S Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The single stayed at number one for one week and spent a total of ten weeks on the chart.

The song was a major Adult Contemporary hit on the charts of both the U.S. (#3) and Canada (#4). It was also a modest crossover hit to the pop charts of both nations.

From the album Crystal
B-side “Beyond You”
Released January 18, 1978
Genre Country
Length 2:11
Label United Artists
Songwriter(s) Allen Reynolds
Producer(s) Allen Reynolds

Crystal Gayle – Ready For The Times To Get Better Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I’ve got to tell you I’ve been rackin’ my brain
Hopin’ to find a way out
I’ve had enough of this continual rain
Changes are comin’, no doubt

[Chorus]
It’s been a too long time
With no peace of mind
And I’m ready for the times
To get better

[Verse 2]
You seem to want from me what I cannot give
I feel so lonesome at times
I have a dream that I wish I could live
It’s burnin’ holes in my mind

[Chorus]
It’s been a too long time
With no peace of mind
And I’m ready for the times
To get better

[Bridge]
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na
[Chorus]
It’s been a too long time
With no peace of mind
And I’m ready for the times
To get better