Real Live Girl

by Cy Coleman
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Lyrics

(G)Par don me, (Gmaj7)miss, but I’ve (G6)nev er done (Gmaj7)this with a (Am)real

(Am(maj7))live

(Am7)girl.

(Am7)Strayed off the (D7)farm with an (Am7)ac tu al (D7)arm ful of (G)real

(Gmaj7)live

(G6)girl.

(G13)Par don me if your af (G)fec tion ate squeeze

(C)fogs up my gog gles and (F7)buck les my knees;

(G)I’m sim ply (Bbdim)drowned in the (Am7)sight and the (D7)sound and the (B)scent

and the (E7#5)feel

of a (Em7)real

(Cmaj7)live

(G)girl.

I’ve seen (C6)pho to graphs

and fac (G)sim i les

that have (A13)set my heart (A)off in a (Am7)whirl!

(D7)But

(G)girl.

Real Live Girl — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Real Live Girl" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 144 BPM.

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

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About “Real Live Girl”

Can I play "Real Live Girl" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Real Live Girl" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Real Live Girl" by Cy Coleman played in?
Real Live Girl is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Real Live Girl"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Real Live Girl" 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 "Real Live Girl"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Real Live Girl"?
"Real Live Girl" was originally performed by Cy Coleman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Cy Coleman can I play here?
Try "HERE'S TO US", "DON'T ASK THE LADY WHAT THE LADY DID BEFORE", "BIG SPENDER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Real Live Girl"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Real Live Girl" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Real Live Girl"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Real Live Girl" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.