God Is Really Real
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[Verso 1]
F C Dm
My dad can't get out of bed
G7
There's something in his lungs
C7
I think that's what the doctor said
Bb F
I gotta leave for Paris now
Dm C Bb
My band goes on at ten
Gm C F Bb F
And my dad can't get out of bed
[Verso 2]
F C Dm
The earth is spinning like it always did
G7 C7
The New York times is publishing some real important thing
Bb F
And each day when the world wakes up
Dm C Bb
Our lawns will still be wet
Gm C F Bb F Am
And my dad can't get out of bed
Bb F
God is really real
Am Dm
When you really really need him
Bb F
Karma just appears
Am Dm
When you suddenly believe it
Gm F
Hear it loud and clear
Bb C Dm C
Just as long as it's conve-nient
Bb F Gm
Life's fuckin' long 'till it stops
Bb Bbm F Bb F
And God's fuckin' fake 'till he's not
[Verso 3]
F C Dm
There's robots that are way too good at art
G7
And everybody's sad now
C7
And tryna get to mars
Bb F
Don't wanna hear your problems
Dm C Bb
'Cause there's just one in my head
Gm C F Bb F
And he can't get out of bed
[Verso 4]
F C Dm
What if we could break you out tonight
G7
This kind of thing happens to other dads
C7
It don't happen to mine
Bb F
I'll distract the doctors
Dm C Bb
We could sneak out with your meds
Bb F Dm C Bb
You could come along and be a roadie for the band
Gm C F Bb F Am
Come on, dad, get out of bed
Bb F
God is really real
Am Dm
When you really really need him
Bb F
Karma just appears
Am Dm
When you suddenly believe it
Gm F
Hear it loud and clear
Bb C Dm C
Just as long as it's conve-nient
Bb F Gm
Life's fuckin' long 'till it stops
Bb Bbm F Bb F
And God's fuckin' fake 'till he's not
[Verso 5]
F C Dm
Now it's late, I really gotta go
G7 C7
And we can't face our feelings so we're making lots of jokes
Bb F
And we won't cry about it
Dm C Bb
No, we'll be manly men
Bb F
"I love you" sounds all corny
Dm C Bb
So I wrote this song instead
Gm
I'll sing it for you, dad
C A7 Dm C
When you get out of bed
Gm C F Bb F
I'll sing for you when you're out of bed
How to play God Is Really Real
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.