Got To Be Real

by Mary J. Blige & Will Smith
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I al ways (D)want ed you to (F)be my (Gm)ba by.

When you (D)touch me, boy, you (F)drive me (Gm)cra zy.

I don’t (D)wan na be your (F)se y cret (Gm)lov er, but when I (D)get you, boy, there’ll (Gm)be will no er oth er.

(Ebmaj7)(You and me, (D)it’s got ta be) (F)the (Gm)real (F)thing.

(Ebmaj7)(Come and go, (D)I’ll set you free), (F)my (Gm)ba (F)by.

(Ebmaj7)(Wait too long, (D)boy, I’ll be gone), (F)so (Gm)hur (F)ry.

(Come (Ebmaj7)get this love.

(D)Don’t do me wrong.)

(What you find

now.

I think I love you, What you feel

now.

I think I need you, What you know

now Uh huh huh.

to be real.)

I I’ll get (D)wit cha, boy, on (F)one con (Gm)di tion.

If you (D)prom ise not to (F)ev er (Gm)men tion all the (D)things we do to (F)an y of (Gm)your friends, but I could (D)prom ise you this (Gm)love will nev er end.

er.

(Ebmaj7)(You and me, (D)it’s got ta be) (F)the (Gm)real (F)thing.

(Ebmaj7)(Come and go, (D)I’ll set you free), (F)my (Gm)ba (F)by.

(Ebmaj7)(Wait too long, (D)boy, I’ll be gone), (F)so (Gm)hur (F)ry.

(Come (Ebmaj7)get this love.

(D)Don’t do me wrong.)

(What you find

now.

I think I love you, What you feel

now.

I think I need you, What you know

now Uh huh huh.

to be real.)

(Gm)I pulled (Ebmaj9)up to the front (D)door where ya love and, ah, (F)“knock, knock,” then (Gm)you o pened up.

Now, you can’t get e nough.

You was think ing one li’l (F)date, ate (Gm)su shi with your soul mate.

Did the ice on the (D)S U V’s.

Our love (F)grows.

We chose to (Gm)wa ter the seas.

You the (Ebmaj9)one to fall for ward.

And (D)when we walk down love’s cor (F)ri dor, the an (Gm)gels on the floor.

(I (Cm7)want ya.) See the look in my eyes, don’t ya?

Like a kid in my whip with Wil ly ka, like back in the day play in’ with Ton ka.

Gim me ya palm, ma, let me read your for tune.

I see trust with hard times and hon es ty.

We gon’ go down in his to ry.

One (Cm)look in your face just prove the fact that you (D)don’t have to chase what you can (What tract.

you Now find real?

(E)now.

(G)What you feel

(E)now.

(G)What you know

(E)now

to (G)be real.)

(What you find

(E)now.

(G)What you feel

(E)now.

(G)What you know

(E)now

to (G)be real.)

(What you find

Got To Be Real — Simple Sheet Music

"Got To Be Real" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 120 BPM.

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

About “Got To Be Real

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Got To Be Real"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Got To Be Real" by Mary J. Blige & Will Smith played in?
Got To Be Real is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Got To Be Real"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Got To Be Real" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Got To Be Real"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Got To Be Real"?
"Got To Be Real" was originally performed by Mary J. Blige & Will Smith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Got To Be Real"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Am, Bb, C, Cm, Cm7, D7, E7, Ebmaj7, +5 more.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Got To Be Real". Key of C, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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