The Real Me
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Intro: G Gmaj7 A2/E (2x)
Verse:
G G7 A2/E
Foolish heart, looks like we're here again
G G7 A2/E
Same old game of a plastic smile don't let anybody in
Am A2 Am/F#
Hiding my heart ache, will this glasshouse break
G G7 A2/E
How much will they take before I'm empty
Am A2 Am/F#
Do I let it show, does anybody know
[Refrão]G D
But you see the real me
Em C
hiding in my skin, broken from within
G D
unveil me, completely
Em C Am
I'm loosening my grasp, there's no need to mask my frailty
Dsus D G
Cause you see the real me
Verse 2:
G G7 A2/E
Painted on, life is behind a mask
G G7 A2/E
Self inflicted circus clown, I'm tired of the song and dance
Am A2 Am/F#
Living a charade, always on parade
G G7 A2/E
What a mess I've made of my existence
Am A2 Am/F#
But you love me even now
A2 Am/F#
And still I see somehow
Bridge:
C (G/B) Am Gsus4 G D
Wonderful, beautiful is what you see when you look at me
Am G/B Am Em D
You're turning the tattered fabric of my life into a perfect tapestry
C (G/B) Am Gsus4 G D
I just wanna be me
Am G/B Am Em D
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 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.