Real People
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Capo 3
Intro Chords D Bm G D
G D A
At a roadhouse an hour outta Rocky
D A G
She said "You look like you need a cup of coffee"
G D A Bm
"Pull up a chair, I'll be over in a jiffy",
A G
Really made me feel at home
G D A
We got talking 'bout her hubby and kids
D A G
And how she wouldn't change her life for quids
D A Bm
I was thinking how lucky she is
A G A
To be so satisfied with her lot in life
Chorus
D Bm
Real people
G D
There's nothing not to like about 'em
Bm G D G
Posers and primadonnas I reckon we can do without 'em
D G
Salt of the Earth know where you stand
A
Throw you a rope lend you a hand
D Bm G D
Real people
G D A
Blew a tyre on a broken beer bottle
D A G
I tried to change it but I was having trouble
D A Bm
When a truckie with a two day stubble
A G
Said "Need a hand there love?"
G D A
We got talking 'bout life on the road
D A G
And how he loves his country radio
D A Bm
He said "Hey aren't you that Beccy Cole?"
A G
I said "Yeah something like that"
A
And signed "Love Beccy" on his hat
Repeat Chorus
D Bm G D D Bm G D
Real people
G D G
Salt of the Earth know where you stand
D G
Love what you do do what you can
A
Throw you a rope lend you a hand
D Bm
Real people
G D
There's nothing not to like about 'em
Bm G D
Posers and primadonnas I reckon we can do without 'em
D Bm
Real people
G D
There's nothing not to like about 'em
Bm G D
Posers and primadonnas I reckon we can do without 'em
D Bm G D
Real people
D Bm G D
Real people
How to play Real People
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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.