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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" with hands-separate practice in F at 120 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" is in the key of F at 120 BPM.