The Real Me
View chords used in this chart
intro C Am F G (repeat)
C Am G C
verse1 I don't know what you feel no more when you look in my eyes
C Am G
I know I'm the same girl who walked out that door, but I'm brand new
FM7
inside
C Am G C
Maybe what I'm sayin' ain't true after all, I take it a minute at a time
C Am F G
Maybe all I want is to hold you right now with no compromise
Dm G C C(B) Am
chorus This is the real me, breakin' down at last
Dm G C C(B) Am
Hey, it's the real me, crawlin' out of my past
Dm G Dm G Am G
Baby, the real me... wants the real you... so bad
verse2 The numbness overcomes me now like alcohol and fear
And I want to crawl inside you, baby, but I don't want you near
A woman's her own mystery, not a shadow of her man
But I'm not a queen inside a mirror no more, I'm not a guard to hold
hand
chorus
Dm G C C(B) Am
bridge Well, I've got no answers now, and I don't expect them of you
Dm G F
Thank God for second chances, baby, coz there's something I can give to
G
you
chorus And it's the real me, breakin' down at last
Hey, it's the real me, crawlin' out of my past
Baby, the real me... wants the real you... so bad
Baby, the real me... wants the real you... so bad
Again, haven't played this one in a long time, so look for mistakes.
chords:
E A D G B E
FM7 x x 3 2 1 0
C(B) x 2 0 0 1 0
all others are standard stuff.
Mike James
How to play The Real Me
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 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.