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The Chiffons
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Key: F major•
Verse 1
D
D

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I keep walking round and round,

talking about the love I found
Em
Em

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F#m
F#m
2

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Well it looks to me like this
G
G

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A
A

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D
D

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could be a real thing
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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could be a real thing
A
A

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D
D

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G
G

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D
D

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A change has come over me,

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 the night falls
Em
Em

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F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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I know it's gonna hold me tight
Em
Em

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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 real things
F#m
F#m
2

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G
G

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But it looks to me like this
A
A

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D
D

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could be real things

Lately I've been acting strange

In my life there's been a 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 he was
Em
Em

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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
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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could be a real thing
F#m
F#m
2

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Well, it looks to me like
G
G

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D
D

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this could be a real thing

I keep walking around and around

Talking about the love I found
Bm
Bm
2

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I get such a feeling
Em
Em

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F#m
F#m
2

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G
G

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My head keeps reeling
A
A

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D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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I'm so out of my depth
Em
Em

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F#m
F#m
2

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G
G

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A feeling I don't mind it
A
A

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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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Cause it looks to me like this could be
A
A

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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 could be
F#m
F#m
2

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G
G

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D
D

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Well, it looks to me like this could be

Real things

Every time you call me honey

I slow to act funny
Em
Em

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F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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But when you hold me I feel so good
Em
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F#m
F#m
2

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And you know you kiss
Bm
Bm
2

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me just like you should
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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Em
Em

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It looks to me like this could be
D
D

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Real things
Em
Em

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F#m
F#m
2

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Why are lost in me like
G
G

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D
D

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this would be?

Real thing
Outro 1

Talking about the real thing
D
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • Em

  • F#m

    2

  • G

  • A

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Real Thing by The Chiffons is F major.

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

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

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

The tempo of The Real Thing is approximately 171 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Real Thing using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for The Real Thing. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Chiffons.

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