Lyrics
What you think,
(F6)what you feel,
(F6)what you know
to (F6)be real.
What (F6)you think,
I think I love you, ba by.
feel,
I feel I need you, ba by.
know
to (F6)be real.
(Cm7)Ooh,
your love’s for (C)real.
You know that (Dm7)your (Bb)love is (Dm7)my (Bb)love; (F)my (Ebmaj7)love is (F)your (Ebmaj7)love.
(Cm7)Our love is here to (D)stay.
What you think,
I think I love you, ba by.
feel,
I feel I need you, ba by.
know
to (F6)be real.
It’s (D7#5)got to be real.
To (F6)be real.
It’s got to be (F6)real.
To be real.
Got To Be Real by Mary J. Blige
2 people have learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Got To Be Real”
- What key is "Got To Be Real" in?
- "Got To Be Real" by Mary J. Blige is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Got To Be Real" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Got To Be Real" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Got To Be Real"?
- This arrangement of "Got To Be Real" uses 12 chords: Bb, C, Cm7, D7, Daug, Dm7, Ebmaj7, Ebmaj9, +4 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Got To Be Real" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Mary J. Blige can I play here?
- Try "MY LIFE '06", "BE WITHOUT YOU", "FAMILY AFFAIR". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.