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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing”
- Why does "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "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 F 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 120 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?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 chords are used in "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A7, Am, Bb, C7, Cdim, Dm, F, F7, +3 more.
- 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 this real sheet music for "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing".
- Can I see all the notes in "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 120 BPM.