Real Life
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Intro
F Am G x2
verse 1
Am
She says that the world is a broken mess
F C G
It's always on her mind
Am
She cries at the news when the shots ring out
F C G
Every single time
Pre-Chorus
N.C.
No, I cannot fix it, no, I cannot make it stop
[Refrão] F Am
So I said, "Turn your phone off, only look me in my eyes
G
Can we live that real life, real life?"
F Am
Oh, hey, "Turn your phone off, only look me in my eyes
G
Can we live that real life, real life?"
verse 2
Am
Prays on her knees as the towers fall
F C G
To a God she does not know
Am
She's begging him to stop the mess
F C G
The Boston bombs blow (Ooh)
Am
She says, "How could I ever believe in something
F C G
That would step aside and watch?"
Am F
And I got no words to say 'cause I think I lost my faith
C G
But I thank you for the day when everything will be okay
Pre-Chorus
N.C.
But no, I cannot fix it, and I cannot make it stop
[Refrão] F Am
So I said, "Turn your phone off, only look me in my eyes
G
Can we live that real life, real life?"
F Am
Oh, hey, "Turn your phone off, only look me in my eyes
G
Can we live that real life, real life?"
Bridge
F Am
I wish I had the answers
G
Something you could hold too
F
Only thing that's real to me is
Am G
You
Instrumental
F Am G x2
[Refrão] F Am
So I said, "Turn your phone off, only look me in my eyes
G
Can we live that real life, real life?"
F Am
Oh, hey, "Turn your phone off, only look me in my eyes
G
Can we live that real life, real life?"
Outro
F Am
Oh, hey (Real life, hey)
G
Real life, real life
F Am
Oh, hey
G
Real life, real life
F C
Oh, hey
How to play Real Life
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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.