You Make It Real

by James Morrison
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Lyrics

(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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "You Make It Real" by James Morrison as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 84 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "You Make It Real" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "You Make It Real" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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