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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "This Time I Know It's For Real" by Donna Summer in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.
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About “This Time I Know It's For Real”
- Can I learn "This Time I Know It's For Real" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "This Time I Know It's For Real" with hands-separate practice in E at 110 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "This Time I Know It's For Real"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "This Time I Know It's For Real" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "This Time I Know It's For Real"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "This Time I Know It's For Real" is in the key of E at 110 BPM.
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