Does "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.

What chords are in "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing — Piano Lead Sheet

"Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Lyrics

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: R&B/Soul
Key: Bb
Tempo: 120 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

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How to Play "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.