The Real
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capo 6 (G chords)
C#
Just turn your back on me
F#
It seems that I work better that way
G# C#
Funny how things never change
Fuck you, your friends, your ways
F#
Thereâ??s nothing left to say for yourself
G# C#m
Make distance, move on and repeat
C# G#
What you do when youâ??ve got something to prove, nothing to lose? (whoa)
C#
What you do
G# C#m
Everyoneâ??s counting on you
C# G#
I wanna stand for something real.
C# F#
Say something of substance, be honest and shed old ideals
G#
(Shed old ideals)
C#
So forget my name if you donâ??t like the way
F#
Iâ??ve grown how Iâ??m adjusting with age
G#
I promise it wonâ??t change a thing
C# F#
See, Iâ??ve been raised on teeth, from always falling flat on my face
G# C#
Sometimes itâ??s just best when I bleed
C# G#
I wanna stand for something real
C# F#
Say something of substance, be honest and shed old ideals
G#
(Shed old ideals)
C#
Youâ??d rather run away than to face it head on
F# G#
Rather hide your face than admit when youâ??re wrong
C# F#
Say something of substance, be honest, donâ??t live life in fear
G#
(Live life in fear)
C#
What you do
G# C#
Everyoneâ??s counting on you
C# G#
I wanna stand for something real
C# F# G#
Say something of substance, be honest and shed old ideals
C#
Youâ??d rather run away than to face it head on
F# G#
Rather hide your face than admit when youâ??re wrong
C# F#
Say something of substance, be honest, donâ??t live life in fear
G#
(Live life in fear)
C#
Itâ??s funny how things never change
F# C#
Sometimes itâ??s just best when I bleed
How to play The 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 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.