Something Real
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Capo 3
Intro: G Csus2 Em D
G Csus2 Em
I, I, I, didn't want it when I had it,
D G Csus2
so I took it and I threw it away-ay-ay
Em D
And I regret it every single day;
G Csus2 Em
Ohohoh, no, oh, oh, I've always wanted what I couldn't have
D G Csus2
until you gave it all to me-ee-ee,
Em D
but now it's back to how it used to be;
Csus2 Em D
You're making it so hard to leave this place,
Csus2-Em-D
even though Carolina is so far away;
G
Don't believe em,
Csus2
don't believe what they say;
Em D Em
You and I both know that's insane;
Csus2 Em
do you want me still?
D G
Cause I'm feeling like I'm starved for something real;
So, I won't believe em,
Csus2 Em
won't believe what they say;
D Em
You and I both know it's insane
Cus2 Em
that I want you still.
D G
But I'm feeling like I'm starved for something real;
G Csus2 Em
I, I, I, didn't want it when I had it,
D G Csus2
so I took it and I threw it away-ay-ay
Em D
And now believe me when I say;
Csus2 Em D
You're making it so hard to leave this place,
Csus2-Em-D
even though Carolina is so far away;
G
Don't believe em,
Csus2
don't believe what they say;
Em D Em
You and I both know that's insane;
Csus2 Em
do you want me still?
D G
Cause I'm feeling like I'm starved for something real;
So, I won't believe em,
Csus2 Em
won't believe what they say;
D Em
You and I both know it's insane
Cus2 Em
that I want you still.
D G
But I'm feeling like I'm starved for something real;
Em D Csus2
Yea, I'm starved for something real;
G
How does it feel to make me feel?
Csus2 Em D Cus2
You ruin my already impaired ability to prepare;
D
Please don't consider this a flaw, 'cause baby, I'm starved;
G
Don't believe em,
Csus2
don't believe what they say;
Em D Em
You and I both know that's insane;
Csus2 Em
do you want me still?
D G
Cause I'm feeling like I'm starved for something real;
So, I won't believe em,
Csus2 Em
won't believe what they say;
D Em
You and I both know it's insane
Cus2 Em
that I want you still.
D G
But I'm feeling like I'm starved for something real;
D
Don't leave this place,
Csus2 D
even if Carolina is so far away;
How to play Something Real
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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.