This Time I Know It's For Real

by Donna Summer
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Lyrics

What I would I (Am6)have to do

to get it you to no tice me too?

Do I o or (Am6)stand in line,

one to of the mill to ion ad (C#m)mir age ing eyes?

Walk a tight you rope way on sign.

An y thing to make you (B)mine.

I’m go in’ cra zy just to (D)let you (G)know.

You’d I wait too long for you I (Bm)might ex (Em)plode, oh, ba by.

I’ve I been a round the block e (D)nough to (G)know.

(C)This time I (B)know it’s for (E)real.

What I write or (Am6)call your home?

to Shout it out a meg tice a phone.

Do I o or (Am6)T V news.

one to of the way to get the (C#m)mess age to you.

Walk a tight you rope way up high.

Write your name a cross the (B)sky.

I’m go in’ cra zy just to (D)let you (G)know.

You’d I be a mazed how much I (Bm)love you (Em)so, oh, ba by.

When I get my hands on you I (D)won’t let (G)go.

(C)This time I (B)know it’s for (E)real.

Ooh, ba by.

(E)This time.

(D)This time.

(A)This time,

(Am6)this time.

Oh, babe.

(A)This time,

(Am6)this time.

Oh, babe.

(C)real.

I’m go in’ cra zy just to (D)let you (G)know.

If I wait too long for you I (Bm)might ex plode, oh, ba by.

I’ve been a round the block e (D)nough to (G)know.

(C)This time I (B)know it’s for (C)real.

(C)real.

This Time I Know It's For Real — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "This Time I Know It's For Real" by Donna Summer: 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 E, 110 BPM.

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

About “This Time I Know It's For Real”

What key is "This Time I Know It's For Real" by Donna Summer played in?
This Time I Know It's For Real is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "This Time I Know It's For Real"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "This Time I Know It's For 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 "This Time I Know It's For Real"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "This Time I Know It's For Real"?
"This Time I Know It's For Real" was originally performed by Donna Summer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "This Time I Know It's For Real"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, Am6, B, Bm, Bm6, Bm7, C, C#m, +4 more.
What other songs by Donna Summer can I play here?
Try "BAD GIRLS", "MacARTHUR PARK", "SHE WORKS HARD FOR THE MONEY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "This Time I Know It's For Real" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "This Time I Know It's For Real" by Donna Summer. 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 "This Time I Know It's For Real" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, 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 "This Time I Know It's For Real" 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.