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(Ab)Fool ish heart, (Abmaj7)looks like we’re here a gain.
Same old game of (Ab)plas tic smile, (Abmaj7)don’t let an y bod y in,
hid ing my heart ache.
(Ab)Will this glass house (Eb7)break?
How much will they (Ab)take be fore I’m emp ty?
Do I let it show?
Does an y bod y know?
But You see
the real me
(Fm7)hid ing in my skin,
(Dbmaj7)bro ken from with in.
Un veil me
(Dbsus2)com plete ly.
I’m (Fm7)loos en ing my grasp.
There’s no need to mask my frail ty,
’cause You see
the real me.
(Ab)Paint ed on, (Abmaj7)life is be hind a mask.
(Dbmaj7)Self in flict ed (Ab)cir cus clown, I’m (Abmaj7)ti red of the song and dance,
(Ebsus)liv ing a cha rade,
al ways on pa rade.
What a mess I’ve made of my ex ist ence.
But You love me e ven now,
and still I see (Eb)some how
that
see
the real me.
(Dbsus2)Won der ful, beau ti ful
is what (Absus)You see
(Ab)when (Dbsus2)You (Eb)look at me.
You’re (Bbm7)turn ing the tat tered fab ric of my
(Fm7)life in to
a (Ebsus)per fect tap es try.
Yeah,
(Ab)yeah, yeah, yeah, (Ab)yeah.
Oh, I just wan na be me,
yeah, (Ab)yeah, (Db)yeah, yeah.
I (Fm7)wan na be me.
But You see
the real me, yeah,
(Fm7)hid ing in my skin,
(Dbsus2)bro ken from with in.
Un veil me
com plete ly.
I’m (Fm7)loos en ing my grasp.
There’s no need to mask my frail ty,
oh, ’cause (Eb)You see
the (Ab)real me,
and You (Ab)love me
just as I am.
(Dbsus2)Won der ful, beau ti ful
is (Absus)what You (Ab)see
(Dbmaj9)when You (Ebsus)look
at me.
The Real Me — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Real Me" by Natalie Grant: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Ab, 66 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 “The Real Me”
- What key is "The Real Me" by Natalie Grant played in?
- The Real Me is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Real Me"?
- The arrangement plays at 66 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Real Me" 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 "The Real Me"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Real Me"?
- "The Real Me" was originally performed by Natalie Grant. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Real Me"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Absus4, Bbm7, Bbm9, Cm, Cm7, Db, +7 more.
- What other songs by Natalie Grant can I play here?
- Try "HELD", "YOUR GREAT NAME", "THE GREATNESS OF OUR GOD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Real Me" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Real Me" by Natalie Grant. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Real Me" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Real Me" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.