Real Help
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Intro
|Em C G|(2x)
[Verso 1]
Em C G
I just had my breath knocked out
Em C G
Funny how fast faith turns to doubt
Em C G
But you can't dodge a punch when you can't see it coming
Em C G
It's the call you didn't want, but you can't outrun it
Em C G
I did all the right, but it all went wrong
Em C G
Had the whole pot of gold, but it's all gone
Em C G
I got worries stacked up to the bedroom ceiling
Em C G
Ain't getting no sleep, no chance for healing
C
I need some real help
G
I need it right now
Em
'Cause the storm came fast
Em
The water got deep
D
Send the coast guard out
C
The walls are crashing down
G
Heaven ain't talking now
Em
Is it gonna be okay?
Em
Is there a better way?
D
Do the lost get found?
C
I can't fix it by myself
Am
God I need some real, real, real help
[Verso 2]
Em C G
It's never as easy as miracles say
Em C G
Didn't read the fine print, there's an expiration date
Em C G
Despite my prayers and positive thinking
Em C G
Oh, it still feels like something is missing
C
I need some real help
G
I need it right now
Em
'Cause the storm came fast
Em
The water got deep
D
Send the coast guard out
C
The walls are crashing down
G
Heaven ain't talking now
Em
Is it gonna be okay?
Em
Is there a better way?
D
Do the lost get found?
C
I can't fix it by myself
Am
God, I need some real, real, real help
Instrumental
G G
C
Give me just one more dawn for the night
D
Give me just one more punch for the fight
Em D C
If you just show up then I know I'll be alright
C
God, You're the real help
C
And I think You're here now
Em
When the storm came fast
Em
The water got deep
D
You still stuck around
C
And my walls are crashing down
G
Is that You I'm hearing now?
Em
It's gonna be okay
Em
There's a better way
D
'Cause the lost get found
C
I can't fix it by myself
Am
God, You are the real, real, real
C
I can't fix it by myself
Am
God, You are the real, real, real help
Outro
Em C G (2x)
How to play Real Help
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.