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(C)Mm,
(C)mm.
There’s so much (C)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 has gone
you bring it back to me.
(Am)You make it (G)real for me.
When I’m not (C)sure of
my pri or i ties.
When I’ve lost (F)sight of,
of where I’m meant to be.
Like (E)ho ly (F)wa ter
wash ing o ver me,
(Am)you make it (G)real for me.
And I’m
(F)run ning to (C)you, ba by.
You
are the (F)on ly one (C)who’ll 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 (C)head is
my heart is weak.
I’m full of (F)ar ro
and un cer tain ty.
When (E)I can’t (F)find the words
you my heart to speak,
(Am)you make it (G)real for me.
And I’m
(F)run ning to (C)you, ba by.
You
are the (F)on ly one (C)who’ll 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 (C)I 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 — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "You Make It Real" by James Morrison. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 84 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “You Make It Real”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "You Make It Real" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "You Make It Real".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "You Make It Real" by James Morrison in?
- The backing track is in C at 84 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "You Make It Real" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "You Make It Real"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "You Make It Real", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "You Make It Real" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "You Make It Real"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "You Make It Real"?
- "You Make It Real" was originally performed by James Morrison. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by James Morrison are available?
- Other accompaniments by James Morrison: "I Won't Let You Go", "Wonderful World", "You Give Me Something". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "You Make It Real" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "You Make It Real" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in C, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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