Real Love
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D F#m
All the little boys and girls
Bm F
Living in this crazy world
G Em A
All they really needed from you
D G D G
Was maybe some love
D F#m
All the little girls and boys
Bm F
Playing with their little toys
G Em A
All they really needed from you
D G D G
Was maybe some love
D Gm
Why must we live alone
D Gm
Why must we live alone
D Bm Em F#m
This is real life
D Bm G A
This is real
D Gm
I don't expect you to understand
D Gm
The kingdom of heaven is in your hand
D Gm
I don't expect you to wake from your dreams
D Gm
To late to rise now so it seems
D F#m
All the little plans and schemes
Bm F
Nothing but a bunch of dreams
G Em A
All they ever needed from you
D G D G
Was maybe some love
D Gm
Why must we live alone
D Gm
Why must we live alone
D Bm Em F#m
This is real life
D Bm G A
This is real
How to play Real Love
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 D. 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.