I'm Not Living In The Real World
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[Verso 1]
C G F
Born on a Sunday
C G F
Every day is Monday
C G F C G F
(That is what I've heard about the real world)
C G F
Up in the morning
C G F
Heading for the schoolyard
C G F C G F
(Big boys being bullies make it so hard)
[Refrão]
Ab Db F G
It's a lesson for the real world
Em Am F G
Seems so far away the real world
Instrumental:
C G F (x4)
[Verso 2]
C G F
Up to the bigger school, trying not to be fool
C G F
Here I am, new shoes and cagoule
C G F C
Look I'm getting closer to the real world
G F
(Tell me where the girls are)
C G F
Thinking about happiness, thinking about Tara
C G F
Thinking about sorrow, thinking about Sara
C G F C G F
Sara and Sorrow are the very same word
[Refrão]
Ab Db F G
In my young life I get so hurt
Em Am F G
Will I make it in the real world?
Instrumental:
C G F (x4)
[Ponte]
F G
Gluing up my Airfix kit
F/A G/B
Cigarettes after gym
F/C G/D
Had a pint of Special Brew
F
Won't do that again
Instrumental: C G F (x10)
Ab Db F G
Em Am F G
C G F (x2)
D A G (x2)
[Verso 3]
D A G
Train for examination, (gotta get traction)
D A G
Mickey mouse college course (looking for action)
D A G
Mickey mouse, Lucky Charms, holding back the
D A G
real world, yeah, yeah, yeah
D A G
Now it's Monday morning, I'm still yawning
D A G
Swooping down the city street, heading for the clock on
D A G D A G
Bought a 'Daily Record' like a real man
[Refrão]
Bb Eb G A
Well I made it to the real world
F#m Bm G A
But I'm not living in the real world
Outro:
D A G (x4)
E B A (x2)
F C Bb (x2)
F
How to play I'm Not Living In The Real World
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.