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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.