The Real Thing
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F#
F# E
They said that you don't
D#m
You promised too well
F# E
I'm calling my number
D#m
So that's real
F# E
Almost, almost, almost the real thing
D#m
How could I have missed that one?
B
How could I have missed it?
A#m B
Am I the only one?
D#m
You're into love
A#m B
Twenty-year-old and bored
D#m
I learn for a better future
B
But lover in the ocean
G#m C#
Drown into the throne that you sit on
Far ahh
B
Far, far away
G#m
Holy father and son
C#
It's not enough for you to live alone
So long so long salomé
E D F#
Tell me that's what you wanted
F# D B
Aaah Aaah Aaah
F# D B
Follow, follow me
F# D B
Follow me
F# D B
Follow, follow me
F# D B
Follow me
F#
F# E
You're more than I want
D#m
I figured you well
F# E
Back in September
D#m
We'll make it a deal
F# E
Almost, almost, almost the real thing
D#m
How could I have missed that one?
B
How could I have missed it?
A#m B
Am I the only one?
D#m
You're into love
A#m B
Twenty-year-old and bored
D#m
I learn for a better future
B
But lover in the ocean
G#m C#
Drown into the throne that you sit on
Far ahh
B
Far, far away
G#m
Holy father and son
C#
It's not enough for you to live alone
So long so long salomé
E D F#
Tell me that's what you wanted
F# D B
Aaah Aaah Aaah
F# D B
Follow, follow me
F# D B
Follow me
F# D B
Follow, follow me
F# D B
Follow me
F# D B
Follow, follow me
F# D B
Follow me
How to play The Real Thing
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 F#. 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.