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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Got To Be Real" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Got To Be Real”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Got To Be Real" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Got To Be Real" is in Bb.
- What key is "Got To Be Real" by Mary J. Blige played in?
- Got To Be Real is arranged in the key of Bb 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 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Got To Be Real" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Got To Be Real"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: Bb, C, Cm7, D7, Daug, Dm7, Ebmaj7, Ebmaj9, +4 more.
- What other songs by Mary J. Blige can I play here?
- Try "MY LIFE '06", "BE WITHOUT YOU", "FAMILY AFFAIR". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Got To Be Real" 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. "Got To Be Real" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Got To Be Real"?
- 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.


