Reality
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Intro: C G Dm F C F (2x)
Verse:
C
For me it's a beach bar
G
Or on a boat underneath the stars
Dm
Or with my band up on a stage
F
For a while everything's okay
C
For some it's a fast car
G
Moonshine in a mason jar
Dm
And everybody has their way
F
Somehow to escape
[Refrão]
C
Reality, yeah,
G
Sometimes life ain't all that it's cracked
Dm
Up to be
F
So let's take a chance and live this
C
Fantasy
G
'Cause everybody needs to break
Dm
Free
F
From reality
C G Dm F C F
Verse:
C
Yeah, some days it's a b***h, it's a bummer
G
We need a rock and roll show in the summer
Dm
To let the music take us away
F
Take our minds to a better place
C
Where we feel that sense of freedom
G
Leave our worries behind, we don't need 'em
Dm
All we need is a sunny day and an old tailgate
F
And we'll escape
[Refrão]
C
Reality, yeah,
G
Sometimes life ain't all that it's cracked
Dm
Up to be
F
So let's take a chance and live this
C
Fantasy
G
'Cause everybody needs to break
Dm
Free
F
From reality
Bridge
C
Everybody raise your hands and voice tonight
F G
Set your soul free, let's take a carpet ride
G
We'll leave it all behind
Solo: C G Dm F (2x)
[Refrão]
C
Reality, yeah,
G
Sometimes life ain't all that it's cracked
Dm
Up to be
F
So let's take a chance and live this
C
Fantasy
G
'Cause everybody needs to break
Dm
Free
F
From reality
C G Dm F C F (2x)
Come on everybody, break free
Come on everybody, break free
End on: C
How to play Reality
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.