(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 (G)but pri or i ties.
When I’ve lost (F)sight of,
of where I’m meant to be.
Like (E)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 (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 (G)but my heart is weak.
I’m full of (F)ar ro
of and un cer tain ty.
When (E)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 (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 Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "You Make It Real" by James Morrison: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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”
- 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.
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