The Real Thing
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B D
Come and see the real thing
A E
Come and see the real thing
B
Come and see
B D
Come and see the real thing
A E
Come and see the real thing
B
Come and see
B E A
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 thing
D
Ooh mow ma mow mow
F
Ooh mow ma mow mow
G
Ooh mow ma mow mow
Bb
Ooh mow ma mow mow
D
Ooh mow ma mow ma mow
mow ma mow ma mow
ma ma mow ma mow ma ma mow
D
I am not seeing you
D
I am not seeing you
D
Ooh mow ma mow mow
F
Ooh mow ma mow mow
G
Ooh mow ma mow mow
Bb
Ooh mow ma mow mow
D
Ooh mow ma mow ma mow
F
mow ma mow ma mow
G
ma ma mow ma mow
Bb
ma ma mow
Repeat
B D A
Trying hard to understand
E
But really not
E B
You are seeing me
B D A
Trying hard to understand
A E
But really not
E
You are seeing me
B E A
There's a meaning there but the meaning there
E B
Doesn't really mean a thing
B D A
Trying hard to understand
A E
But really not
E
You are seeing me
B
I am the real thing thing
D
Ooh mow ma mow mow......
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 B. 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.