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The Way Things Really Are chords by
Chris Isaak
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Key: D major•
Intro 1
D
D

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A
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D

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Verse 1
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D

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There was a time When

i believed
G
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Em
Em

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D
D

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In everything you said to me
G
G

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D

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But now i guess it's best to see
A
A

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D

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The way things really are

This broken heart,

Some phonographs
G
G

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A cancelled a check,
D
D

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A couple laughs
G
G

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It somehow seem much
D
D

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More but that's,
A
A

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D

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The way things really are

I thought you said
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G

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Em
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G

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Love goes on and on
D
D

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And on and...
E
E

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A

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I thought you loved me too,
D
D

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Did't you?
Dm
Dm

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D

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G
G

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We had love but lost are we,
D
D

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G

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I guess there isn't much to say
D
D

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And i can't see in light of day
A
A

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D

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G

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D

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D

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A
A

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The way things really are
D
D

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G
G

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I guess you found
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D

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G

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What you're looking for
E
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A

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I guess i found someone too...
D
D

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But it was you

So if you want to let me go
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G

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D

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Just have a heart and tell me so
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D

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And i wont call you anymore,

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A

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The way things really are.

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • Em

  • E

  • Dm

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Way Things Really Are by Chris Isaak is D major.

The primary chords used in The Way Things Really Are are D, G, A, Em, E, Dm.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, G, A, Em, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of The Way Things Really Are is approximately 100 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Way Things Really Are 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 Way Things Really Are. 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 Chris Isaak.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add The Way Things Really Are to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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