Real World
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G
Tell me I've been dreaming
Em
Or did I hear you right
C D
Now you say you want me back again
G
You play with my emotions
Em
A game I know so well
C Am D
From now on, I'm changing the rules
G
We're living in the real world
Em
Forget about your land of fantasy
C G Am C D G D
Can't you see, it isn't worth the pain
G
You know I'm not the same girl
Em
The one who used to hang around with you
C G Am C F Am
Change your mind and it will set you free
D G
Try living in the same___ world
You've taken me for granted
Em
And hurt me with your lies
C D
Don't you know I'm nobody's fool
G
Emotions have their uses
Em
And broken hearts can mend
C Am D
Used to cry, but not anymore
G
We're living in the real world
Em
Forget about your land of fantasy
C G Am G D G D
Can't you see, it isn't worth the pain
G
You know I'm not the same girl
Em
The one who used to hang around with you
C G Am C F Am
Change your mind and it will set you free
D G
Try living in the same____ world
Instrumental: Em G F Dm D Eb Cm D
G
We're living in the real world
Em
Forget about your land of fantasy
C G Am C D G D
Can't you see, it isn't worth the pain
G
You know I'm not the same girl
Em
The one who used to hang around with you
C G Am C F Am
Change your mind and it will set you free
D G D
Try living in the same____ world
G
We're living in the real world
Em
Forget about your land of fantasy
C G Am C D G D
Can't you see, it isn't worth the pain
G
You know I'm not the same girl (# start fade on this line #)
Em
The one who used to hang around with you
How to play Real World
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.