Real Love

by Mary J. Blige
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Lyrics

We are lov ers through and through and though we made it through the storm, I real ly want you to re al ize me I real ly want to put you on.

I’ve been search in’ for some one to sat is fy my ev ’ry need.

Won’t you good be my in spir a tion, be the real love that I need?

Yeah.

(Dm7)Real love,

I’m search ing for a (Dm7)real love,

some one to set my heart free.

(Dm7)Real love, I’m

search ing for a (Dm7)real love.

Ooh,

when I met you I just knew that you would take my heart and run.

I til you told me how re you fell me for me, you said I’m not the one.

So, I slow ly came to see all of the things that you were made and I good hold my dreams and in spir a tion, lead me to and some Yeah.

(Dm7)real love,

I’m search ing for a (Dm7)real love,

some one to set my heart free.

(Dm7)Real love, I’m

search ing for a (Dm7)real love.

Ooh,

when I met (Dm7)real love.

I’ve (Am7)got to have a real love,

love so true

and oh, ba by,

I thought that love was you.

I thought you were the an swer to the ques tion in my mind, but it seems that I was wrong, if I stand strong, may be I’ll find our (Dm7)real love.

(Dm7)real love.

So, I’ve tried (Dm7)real love.

(Dm7)Real love,

I’m search ing for a (Dm7)real love,

some one to set my heart free.

(Dm7)Real love, I’m

search ing for a (Dm7)real love.

(Dm7)Real love,

I’m search ing for a (Dm7)real love,

some one to set my heart free.

(Dm7)Real love, I’m

search ing for a (Dm7)real love.

(CN.C.)Real love.

Real Love — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Real Love" by Mary J. Blige in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 95 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Real Love”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Real Love"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Real Love" by Mary J. Blige played in?
Real Love is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Real Love"?
The arrangement plays at 95 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Real Love" 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 "Real Love"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Real Love"?
"Real Love" was originally performed by Mary J. Blige. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Real Love"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am7, B7, C, Dm7, E7, Em7.
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.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Real Love" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 95 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.