The Real Thing
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
C G Am F
[Verse 1]
C
I will stop moving my mouth for a second,
G
This wasn’t part of the plan.
Am
All I ever wanted was,
F
A remedy that I could trust.
[Refrain]
Am G
I don’t need a lifeline, I don’t want a rescue,
F
(it’s) Just that when the dark falls, you I should be next to.
[Chorus]
C
I keep my walls up, I’m trying to change that,
G
You are my hometown, feels like a flashback.
Am
I hear your sweet song in every word I sing,
F
I’ve seen enough fake to know the real thing.
[Verse 2]
C
This should be easier but that’s just not how we work,
G
I know I’m difficult and sometimes my love’s a curse.
Am
But you made your bed and I know that’s where I wanna sleep,
F
Trust me, your secrets I can keep.
[Refrain]
Am G
I don’t need a lifeline, I don’t want a rescue,
F
Just that when the dark falls, you I should be next to.
[Chorus]
C
I keep my walls up, I’m trying to change that,
G
You are my hometown, feels like a flashback.
Am
I hear your sweet song in every word I sing,
F
I’ve seen enough fake to know the real thing.
[Bridge]
Am
I used to be afraid, but I am not now,
F
I drove myself away but I have learned how,
C
To let the fear go and let the light in,
G Am G
No I won’t let you down again.
[Chorus]
C
I keep my walls up, I’m trying to change that,
G
You are my hometown, feels like a flashback.
Am
I hear your sweet song and every word I sing,
F
I’ve seen enough fake to know the real thing.
[Chorus]
C
I keep my walls up, I’m trying to change that,
G
You are my hometown, feels like a flashback.
Am
I hear your sweet song and every word I sing,
F
I’ve seen enough fake to know the real thing.
[Outro]
C G Am F C
How to play The Real Thing
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.