Like Real People Do
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Intro: G
G C
I had a thought, dear
Em
However scary
C
About that night
G
The bugs and the dirt
C
Why were you digging?
Em
What did you bury
C
Before those hands pulled me
G
From the earth?
G C
I will not ask you where you came from
G Em
I will not ask and neither should you
G C Em
Honey just put your sweet lips on my lips
C G
We should just kiss like real people do
G C
I knew that look dear
Em
Eyes always seeking
C
Was there in someone
G
That dug long ago
C
So I will not ask you
Em
Why you were creeping
C G
In some sad way I already know
G C
So I will not ask you where you came from
G Em
I will not ask and neither should you
G C Em
Honey just put your sweet lips on my lips
C G
We should just kiss like real people do
G C
I could not ask you where you came from
G C D G
I could not ask and neither could you
G C Em
Honey just put your sweet lips on my lips
C G
We could just kiss like real people do
How to play Like Real People Do
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 G. 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.