Real World
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Am Am
Am Am F G F G
This real world is trying to keep me down
Am Am F G F G
Telling me to keep my feet on the ground
Am Am F G F G
Well what’s wrong with flying high?
Am Am D
And I’m beginning to realize
A#m
Yeah they’re trying to deceive us with these lies
D A#m
Yeah so please do not believe them
F E Bm G
This real world does not exist yeah
Bm G
So please don’t be scared
Am G x 4
Am Am F G F G
So who’s to say what can’t be done?
Am Am F G F G
What we can and what we cannot become?
Am Am F G F G
And I’m starting to feel alright
Am Am D
’Cause I’m beginning to realize
A#m
Yeah they’re trying to deceive us with these lies
D A#m
Yeah so please do not believe them
F E Bm G
This real world does not exist yeah
Bm G
So please don’t be scared
A#m
And realise yeah, they’re trying to deceive us with these lies
D A#m
Yeah so please do not believe them
F E Bm G
This real world does not exist yeah
Bm G
So please don’t be scared
How to play Real World
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 Am. 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.