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The Real Thing chords by
Betty Everett
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Key: F major•
Verse 1
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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D

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Bm
Bm
2

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Em
Em

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What it looks to
F#m
F#m
2

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G
G

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A
A

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me like this could be
D
D

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Em
Em

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F#m
F#m
2

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G
G

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A
A

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D
D

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The real thing
C
C

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D
D

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G
G

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A change has come over me
D
D

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G
G

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My heart beats impatiently
Em
Em

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F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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I just can't wait till tonight
Em
Em

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Cause I know it's gonna
F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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hold me tight
F#m
F#m
2

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G
G

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And it looks to me like this
A
A

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D
D

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could be a real thing
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
Em

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F#m
F#m
2

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G
G

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Well, it looks to me like this
A
A

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D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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C
C

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could be a real thing
D
D

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G
G

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Lately, I've been acting strange
D
D

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G
G

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In my life, there's been change
Em
Em

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F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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I just didn't know how sweet it was
F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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And I'm so glad to be in love
F#m
F#m
2

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G
G

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And it looks to me like this
A
A

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D
D

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could be a real thing
Bm
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2

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Em
Em

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F#m
F#m
2

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When it looks to me like
G
G

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A
A

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D
D

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this could be the real thing
C
C

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D
D

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G
G

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I keep walking round and round
D
D

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G
G

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Talking about the love I found
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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I get such a thrill in my head
F#m
F#m
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G
G

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A
A

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Keeps ringing me
Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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I'm so absent -minded
F#m
F#m
2

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G
G

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But really I don't mind it
Em
Em

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F#m
F#m
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When it looks to me

like this could be
Em
Em

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F#m
F#m
2

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G
G

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F#m
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When it looks to me like this could be
Em
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F#m
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G
G

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A
A

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But it looks to me like this could be
D
D

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C
C

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The real thing
D
D

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G
G

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Every time you call me honey
D
D

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G
G

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I start to act funny
Em
Em

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F#m
F#m
2

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And when you hold me
Bm
Bm
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I feel so good

And you know you kiss me

Just like you should
F#m
F#m
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G
G

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A
A

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And it looks to me like this could be
D
D

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The real thing
Bm
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2

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Em
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Bm
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2

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F#m
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Well, it looks to me
G
G

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A
A

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D
D

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like this could be

The real thing
C
C

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D
D

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I'm talking about the real thing
C
C

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D
D

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Yes, I'm talkin' my real thing
Outro 1
D
D

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • Bm

    2

  • Em

  • F#m

    2

  • G

  • A

  • C

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Real Thing by Betty Everett is F major.

The primary chords used in The Real Thing are F, Dm, Gm, Am, Bb, C.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like F, Dm, Gm, Am, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of The Real Thing is approximately 176 beats per minute.

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