Got To Be Real

by Mary J. Blige & Will Smith

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I al ways (D)want ed you to (F)be my (Gm)ba by.

When you (D)touch me, boy, you (F)drive me (Gm)cra zy.

I don’t (D)wan na be your (F)se y cret (Gm)lov er, but when I (D)get you, boy, there’ll (Gm)be will no er oth er.

(Ebmaj7)(You and me, (D)it’s got ta be) (F)the (Gm)real (F)thing.

(Ebmaj7)(Come and go, (D)I’ll set you free), (F)my (Gm)ba (F)by.

(Ebmaj7)(Wait too long, (D)boy, I’ll be gone), (F)so (Gm)hur (F)ry.

(Come (Ebmaj7)get this love.

(D)Don’t do me wrong.)

(What you find

now.

I think I love you, What ba you by.

feel

now.

I think I need you, What ba you by.

know

now Uh huh huh.

to be real.)

I I’ll get (D)wit cha, boy, on (F)one con (Gm)di tion.

If you (D)prom ise not to (F)ev er (Gm)men tion all the (D)things we do to (F)an y of (Gm)your friends, but I could (D)prom ise you this (Gm)love will nev er end.

er.

(Ebmaj7)(You and me, (D)it’s got ta be) (F)the (Gm)real (F)thing.

(Ebmaj7)(Come and go, (D)I’ll set you free), (F)my (Gm)ba (F)by.

(Ebmaj7)(Wait too long, (D)boy, I’ll be gone), (F)so (Gm)hur (F)ry.

(Come (Ebmaj7)get this love.

(D)Don’t do me wrong.)

(What you find

now.

I think I love you, What ba you by.

feel

now.

I think I need you, What ba you by.

know

now Uh huh huh.

to be real.)

(Gm)I pulled (Ebmaj9)up to the front (D)door where ya love and, ah, (F)“knock, knock,” then (Gm)you o pened up.

Now, you can’t get e nough.

You was think ing one li’l (F)date, ate (Gm)su shi with your soul mate.

Did the ice on the (D)S U V’s.

Our love (F)grows.

We chose to (Gm)wa ter the seas.

You the (Ebmaj9)one to fall for ward.

And (D)when we walk down love’s cor (F)ri dor, the an (Gm)gels on the floor.

(I (Cm7)want ya.) See the look in my eyes, don’t ya?

Like a kid in my whip with Wil ly Won ka, like back in the day play in’ with Ton ka.

Gim me ya palm, ma, let me read your for tune.

I see trust with hard times and hon es ty.

We gon’ go down in his to ry.

One (Cm)look in your face just prove the fact that you (D)don’t have to chase what you can (What at tract.

you Now find what’s real?

(E)now.

(G)What you feel

(E)now.

(G)What you know

(E)now

to (G)be real.)

(What you find

(E)now.

(G)What you feel

(E)now.

(G)What you know

(E)now

to (G)be real.)

(What you find

Got To Be Real by Mary J. Blige & Will Smith — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Got To Be Real by Mary J. Blige & Will Smith in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Got To Be Real" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Got To Be Real"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.