The Real Me

· by Natalie Grant

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Lyrics

(Ab)Fool ish heart, (Abmaj7)looks like we’re here a gain.

Same old game of (Ab)plas tic smile, (Abmaj7)don’t let an y bod y in,

hid ing my heart ache.

(Ab)Will this glass house (Eb7)break?

How much will they (Ab)take be fore I’m emp ty?

Do I let it show?

Does an y bod y know?

But You see

the real me

(Fm7)hid ing in my skin,

(Dbmaj7)bro ken from with in.

Un veil me

(Dbsus2)com plete ly.

I’m (Fm7)loos en ing my grasp.

There’s no need to mask my frail ty,

’cause You see

the real me.

(Ab)Paint ed on, (Abmaj7)life is be hind a mask.

(Dbmaj7)Self in flict ed (Ab)cir cus clown, I’m (Abmaj7)ti red of the song and dance,

(Ebsus)liv ing a cha rade,

al ways on pa rade.

What a mess I’ve made of my ex ist ence.

But You love me e ven now,

and still I see (Eb)some how

that

see

the real me.

(Dbsus2)Won der ful, beau ti ful

is what (Absus)You see

(Ab)when (Dbsus2)You (Eb)look at me.

You’re (Bbm7)turn ing the tat tered fab ric of my

(Fm7)life in to

a (Ebsus)per fect tap es try.

Yeah,

(Ab)yeah, yeah, yeah, (Ab)yeah.

Oh, I just wan na be me,

yeah, (Ab)yeah, (Db)yeah, yeah.

I (Fm7)wan na be me.

But You see

the real me, yeah,

(Fm7)hid ing in my skin,

(Dbsus2)bro ken from with in.

Un veil me

com plete ly.

I’m (Fm7)loos en ing my grasp.

There’s no need to mask my frail ty,

oh, ’cause (Eb)You see

the (Ab)real me,

and You (Ab)love me

just as I am.

(Dbsus2)Won der ful, beau ti ful

is (Absus)what You (Ab)see

(Dbmaj9)when You (Ebsus)look

at me.

The Real Me by Natalie Grant — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Real Me” by Natalie Grant 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 Db at 66 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Real Me" 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 "The Real Me"?: 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.
How many chords does "The Real Me" use?: Just 15 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Absus4, Bbm7, Bbm9, Cm, Cm7, Db, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Natalie Grant songs work for kids?: Try "HELD", "YOUR GREAT NAME", "THE GREATNESS OF OUR GOD". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.