Even Better Than the Real Thing
View chords used in this chart
Intro: (Riff below is repeated during verses)
E--------5-5-----|------------------------------------------
B----------------|------------------------------------------
G----------------|-----------6/7\6--------------------------
D----------------|------------------5--4--------------------
A----------------|------------------------------------------
E--5-5-----------|------5-----------------------------------
A Dsus4 D/A A
Give me one more chance, and you'll be satisfied
D Dsus4 D A
Give me two more chances you won't be denied
Gadd9
Well my heart is where it's always been
Bm7
My head is somewhere in between
D Dsus4 D A
Give me one more chance let me be your lover tonight
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A G D A G D
You're the real thing, yeah the real thing
A G D
You're the real thing
A G D A
Even better than the real thing
Give me one last chance and I'm gonna make you sing
Give me half a chance to ride on the waves that you bring
You're honey child to a swarm of bees
Gonna blow right through you like a breeze
Give me one last dance, we'll slide down the surface of things
You're the real thing, yeah the real thing
You're the real thing
Even better than the real thing
D G
We're free to fly the crimson sky
D G
The sun won't melt our wings tonight
A G D
Oh now, here she comes
Take me higher, take me higher
Can you take me higher?
Will you take me higher?
You're the real thing, yeah the real thing
You're the real thing
Even better than the real thing
Even better than the real thing
Even better than the real thing
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A = X 0 2 2 2 0
Bm7 = X 2 4 2 3 2
D = X X 0 2 3 2
D/A = X 0 X 2 3 2
Dsus4 = X X 0 2 3 3
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
Gadd9 = 3 X 0 2 0 X
How to play Even Better Than the Real Thing
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.