The Real Thing (Long Way To The Top version)
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I haven't heard the original for years so all this is based on the "Long Way To The Top" version.
It may not be exact (D in intro is improvised) - but sounds OK.
Intro
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E |--------0-------|-------2-3-2-----|-0-----0-----|-4--5--4---|--
B |------4---4-----|-----3-------3---|---2-----2---|-5--5--5---|--
G |----4-------4---|---2-----------2-|-----2-----2-|-4--4--4---|--
D |--4-----------4-|-0---------------|-------------|-----------|--
A |----------------|-----------------|-------------|-----------|--
E |----------------|-----------------|-------------|-----------|--
Verse
B D
-- Come and see the real thing
A E
Come and see the real thing
B
Come and see
(Repeat above)
E D
There's a meaning there but the meaning there
E B
Doesn't really mean a thing
D
Come and see the real thing
A E
Come and see the real thing
B
Come and see
B
I am the real thing
Chorus
(Play the next part with the following chord positions:)
D F G Bb D
E |--2----5----7----10----2-----
B |--3----6----8----11----3-----
G |--2----5----7----10----2-----
D |-----------------------------
A |-----------------------------
E |-----------------------------
D F
Ooh mow ma mow mow Ooh mow ma mow mow
G Bb
Ooh mow ma mow mow Ooh mow ma mow mow
D
Ooh mow ma mow ma mow mow ma mow etc.
D
I am not seeing you
D
I am not seeing you
D
Oh oh oh oh etc.
Guitar solo outro is OK in D pentatonic at 10th position + some variations.
We play this song at every gig and really rock it up!!
Mark
How to play The Real Thing (Long Way To The Top version)
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 D. 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.