So So Real
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Intro: A D E A - (A E)
A
I used to think
i used to be
E A
and everything was up to me
A
they all say we should go far
D
i ain't no rocket
E
just a shooting star
D
things have changed
E
and now i feel
D E
like i've become
A D
so unreal
A D
so, so unreal
A
the wolf is in and at my door
E A
she looks hungry she wants more
A
the mail train's gone
A
won't come back
D
he took your letter
E
and put it in his sack
D E
they all say that he'll go far
D
i ain't no rocket
E
just a shooting star
A D
so so real
A D
so so real
C# A
handsome lucifer at the door bell rings
D A
with an army of slaves carrying jewels and rings
C# A
cracks his whip and says don't lose a thing
D E
while up in heaven those angels sing
A D
oh so real
A D
so so real
A
this dive is open
could use some sleep
E
if you feel like napping
round the corner down the street
A
just ask for baby
a guy will let you in
D E
calls himself cain, only he can let you in
D E
they all say we should go far
D
he ain't no rocket
E
just a shooting star
A D A
so so real
A
i use to thing i knew everything
E
you want to hear the horns
A
you wont to wear those wings
A
take me down
give me a drink
D
give me a shot
E
that will make me sing
D E
they all say that he'll go far
D
i ain't no rocket
E
just a shooting star
A D
so so real
A D
just so so real
A D
so so real
A D
so so real
A D
so so so real
A D
so so so real
How to play So So Real
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 A. 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.