Ain’t noth ing like the (Fsus)real (F)thing, ba by.
Ain’t noth ing like the (Gm7)real (C7sus)thing.
Ain’t noth ing like the (Fsus)real (F)thing, ba by.
Ain’t noth ing like the (Gm7)real (C7sus)thing.
I’ve got your (Dm)pic ture hang in’ (Gm)on the wall, but (Bb)it can’t see or (Am)come to me when I (Dm)call your name.
I (F7)re al ize it’s (Bb)just a (F)pic ture (Bb)in a frame.
I read your (F)let ters when (Gm)you’re not near, but (Bb)they don’t move me and (A7)they don’t groove me like (Dm)when I hear (F7)your sweet voice (Bb)whis per ing (F)in my ear.
(Bb)Don’t you know,
ain’t noth ing like the (Fsus)real (F)thing, ba by.
Ain’t noth ing like the (Gm7)real (C7sus)thing.
I play my (F)game, a (Gm)fan ta sy.
(Bb)I pre tend, but (A7)I know in re (Dm)al i ty I (F7)need the shel ter (Bb)of your arms to (F)com fort me.
No oth er (Am)sound is (A7)quite the same as your (Dm)name.
No (F7)touch can do half as (Bb)much
to make me feel (C)bet ter.
(Gm)So, let’s stay to geth er.
I read your (Gm7)real (C7sus)thing.
Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing”
- What key is "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" in?
- "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing"?
- This arrangement of "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" uses 11 chords: A7, Am, Bb, C7, Cdim, Dm, F, F7, +3 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- 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 available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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