You Make It Real

by James Morrison

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Lyrics

There’s so much cra zi ness

sur round ing me.

There’s so much (F)go ing on,

it gets hard to breathe.

When all my (F)faith is gone,

you bring it back to me.

(Am)You make it (G)real for me.

When I’m not (G)sure of strong

my but pri or i ties,

when I’ve lost (F)sight of, gance of where I meant to be,

like ho ly (F)wa the ter

wash teach ing o ver me,

(Am)you make it (G)real for me.

And I’m

(F)run ning to you, (C)ba by.

You

are the (F)on ly one who’ll (C)save me.

And that’s why

I’ve been (F)miss ing you (C)late ly, ’cause (Am)you make it (G)real for me.

When my (G)head is strong

my but my heart is weak,

I’m full of (F)ar ro gance of and un cer tain ty.

When I can’t (F)find the words,

you teach my heart to speak.

(Am)You make it (G)real for me.

And I’m

(F)run ning to you, (C)ba by.

You

are the (F)on ly one who’ll (C)save me.

And that’s why

I’ve been (F)miss ing you (C)late ly, ’cause (Am)you make it (G)real for me.

When my (Am)you make it (G)real for me.

Oh,

ev ’ry bod y’s talk ing in (F)words I don’t un der (C)stand.

You’ve got to be the on ly one who knows just who I (C)am.

You’re shin ing in the dis tance, I hope I can make it through,

’cause the (D7)on ly place that I (D7)want to be is (G)right back home with you.

I guess there’s (C)so much more

I have to learn.

(C)But if you’re here with me, I know which (G)way to turn.

You al ways give me some where,

some where (C)I can run.

(Am)you make it (G)real for me.

(Am)You make it (G)real for me.

You Make It Real by James Morrison — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You Make It Real by James Morrison 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 84 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.
  • 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 "You Make It 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 "You Make It 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.