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Ain’t (Fmaj7)noth ing like the (Gm)real (F)thing, (Gm)ba (F)by.
Ain’t noth ing like the (Gm7)real thing.
Ain’t (Fmaj7)noth ing like the (Gm)real (F)thing, (Gm)ba (F)by.
Ain’t noth ing like the (Gm7)real thing.
I’ve got your (F)pic ture hang in’ on the wall, but (Am)it can’t see or come to me when I (Dm7)call your name.
I (Bbmaj7)re al ize it’s just a pic ture (F)in a frame.
I read your (F)let ters when (Gm)you’re not (F)near, but (A7)they don’t move me and they don’t groove me like (Dm7)when I hear
(Bbmaj7)your sweet voice whis per ing of your (C7sus)in my ear.
Don’t you know,
ain’t (Fmaj7)noth ing like the (Gm)real (F)thing, (Gm)ba (F)by.
Ain’t noth ing like the (Gm7)real thing.
I play my (F)game, a (Gm)fan ta (F)sy.
(Bb)I pre tend, but (Am)I know in re (Dm7)al i ty I (Bbmaj7)need the shel ter of your arms to (F)com fort me.
No oth er (A7)sound is quite the same as your (F7)name.
No touch can do half as (F)much
to make me feel (Gm7)bet ter.
So, let’s stay to (Gm7)geth er.
I’ve got some (Gm7)real thing.
Ain’t (Fmaj7)noth ing like the (Gm)real (F)thing, (Gm)ba (F)by.
Ain’t noth ing like the (Gm7)real thing.
Ain’t (Fmaj7)noth ing like the (Gm)real (F)thing, (Gm)ba (F)by.
Ain’t noth ing like the (Gm7)real thing.
Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 86 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing”
- What key is "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell played in?
- Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing"?
- The arrangement plays at 86 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing"?
- "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" was originally performed by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell can I play here?
- Try "AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH", "AIN'T NOTHING LIKE THE REAL THING", "YOUR PRECIOUS LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.