Real Thing
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capo 2
Intro:
G/B C Em D
G/B C Em D
verse 1:
G/B C
From rag dolls to riches
Em D
Mister perfect, to misunderstood
G/B C
We’re all searching for answers
Em D G/B C Em D
Lookin’ around for something good
G/B C
From wide roads to narrow
Em D
And tellin’ stories, to tellin’ the truth
G/B C
We all try and decipher
Em D
Our little white lies and absolutes
C D C D
We need a love that will last
[Refrão] C G
What we need is the real thing, real thing
Em D
Something you believe in
C G D
A love so strong it can never be denied
C G
It’s more than a feelin’
Em D
No, we’re not dreamin’, dreamin’
C G D
And we wake up to find the promises of new life
G/B C Em D
Yeah, it’s the real thing
G/B C Em D
verse 2:
G/B C
We’ve all been fooled before
D
And put our faith in something beautiful
G/B C
But even beauty fades
[Refrão]
Em D C G
But the light of the world is the real thing, real thing
Em D
Something you believe in
C G D
A love so strong it can never be denied
C G
It’s more than a feelin’
Em D
No, we’re not dreamin’, dreamin’
C G D
And we wake up to find the promises of new life
G/B C Em D
Yeah, it’s the real thing
G/B C Em D
Bridge:
Em D/F#
The ways of this world will be turned to dust
G C
Be swept away so we place the trust
Em D/F#
In the only name, yeah, the only love
G C
That will last forever
[Refrão] C G
Jesus, You’re the real thing, real thing
Em D
Someone you believe in
C G D
And leave all our regrets, past, and our secrets behind
C G Em D
It’s more than a feelin’. No we’re not dreamin’
C G D
And we wake up to find the promises of real life
G/B C
Yeah, You’re the real thing
Em D G/B C Em D
I know, I know, You’re the real thing
How to play Real Thing
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/B. 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.