The Real Me
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[Intro]
Em C x4
[Verse 1]
Bm
I am very thankful
Em
But I think you've missed the bus
F#m Em
Settle down! Settle down!
Bm
I am really sorry
Em
But I think you've lost your chance
F#m Em
Settle down! Settle down!
C D Em
I know this is the last time I say your name
C Em
I'll never put you down
C Em
I'll never put you down
[Chorus]
Em Bm G Em Bm G
So don't act like I was not there
Em Bm G
I was there all the time
G D Em
You should have never failed for me
Em Bm G Em Bm G
Don't act like I was not there
Em Bm G
I was there all the time
G D Em
You should have never failed for me
G D Em
Failed for me
[Interlude]
Em C x4
[Verse 2]
Bm
I am very thankful
Em
But I think you've missed the bus
F#m Em
Settle down! Settle down!
Bm
I am really sorry
Em
But I think you've lost your chance
F#m Em
Settle down! Settle down!
C D Em
I know this is the last time I say your name
C Em
I'll never put you down
C Em
I'll never put you down
[Chorus]
Em Bm G Em Bm G
So don't act like I was not there
Em Bm G
I was there all the time
G D Em
You should have never failed for me
Em Bm G Em Bm G
Don't act like I was not there
Em Bm G
I was there all the time
G D Em
You should have never failed for me
G D Em
Failed for me
[Interlude]
Em C x4
[Bridge]
Em C
If you ever come to town
G D
Would you please be quiet
Em C
And don't you tell anyone
G D
They don't understand
Em C
It took me so long
G D
I just don't wanna go back
Em C
You don't need to see me drive
G D Bm
I swear that I can
[Chorus]
Em Bm G Em Bm G
So don't act like I was not there
Em Bm G
I was there all the time
G D Em
You should have never failed for me
Em Bm G Em Bm G
Don't act like I was not there
Em Bm G
I was there all the time
G D Em
You should have never failed for me
G D Em
Failed for me
[Outro]
Em
How to play The Real Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.