The Real Me

by Natalie Grant
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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "The Real Me" by Natalie Grant in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Db. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 66 BPM.

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

About “The Real Me

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "The Real Me"?
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 Db. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "The Real Me" by Natalie Grant played in?
The Real Me is arranged in the key of Db 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "The Real Me" 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 Db, 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 66 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.

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