The Real Thing
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VERSE
Am
Baby I'm coming, better ready yourself
Am
Be looking for me 'cause I'm the real thing
Am
Listen
Am
I know what you're used to
Am D E
Well, tell them to step aside
Am
'Cause you put a spell on me
D
And I can't help but find you
E
Oh, let me remind you
[Refrão]
Am
Baby I'm coming better ready yourself
D E
Be looking for me 'cause I'm the real thing
Am
And I'm coming
Am
Baby I'm coming, better ready yourself
D E
Be looking for me 'cause I'm the real thing
VERSE
Am
Slow and sweet
D E
That's how I sneak up on you
Am
And when the smoke clears
D
Don't say I didn't warn you
E
(Oh) Need I inform you?
[Refrão]
Am
Baby I'm coming better ready yourself
D E
Be looking for me 'cause I'm the real thing
Am
And I'm coming
Am
Baby I'm coming, better ready yourself
D E
Be looking for me 'cause I'm the real thing
BRIDGE
F G F G
And I'm coming
Am
If I want you
Am
I'm gonna get you
Am
Ain't no question
Am
Since I met you
Dm
If I want you
Am
(If I want you)
D
I'm gonna get you
D
(I'm gonna get you)
E
Ain't no question
E
(Ain't no question)
Am
Baby since I met you ooh ooh ooh
Am
If I want you
D
I'm gonna get you
E
Ain't no question
Am
Baby since I met you
Am
If I want you
D
I'm gonna get you
E
Ain't no question
Am
Baby since I met you
Am
Baby, I'm coming better ready yourself
Am D E
Cause I-I-I-I-I'm the real thing
[Refrão]
Am
And I'mma coming
Am
Baby, I'm coming, better ready yourself
Am D E
Be looking for me 'cause I'm the real thing
Am
And I'mma coming
Am
Baby, I'm coming, better ready yourself
D E
Be looking for me 'cause I'm the real thing
Am
Baby, I'm coming, better ready yourself
Am
Be looking for me 'cause I'm the real thing
How to play The Real Thing
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.