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Real World

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*Capo 3rd Fret
Explanation:
Guitar two, playing that intro lick, is starting on the C chord then
walking down quickly to the G chord. Only one note is a pull-off.
This lick is the same as the one at the end of the verses. 
**Keep in mind, guitar one is holing the C chord for the entire time 
guitar two is playing the lick
     Intro/verse lick
       C  Cadd9 CM7 C6 G
     --0-------------------|
     --1-------------------|
     --0-------------------|
     --2----0----0---------|
     --3----3----2--0p-2---|
     ------------------3---|
INTRO:
 C Cadd9
    CM7-C6-G
 C Cadd9
    CM7-C6-G
 C Cadd9
    CM7-C6-G
 C Cadd9
    CM7-C6-G  
[Verse 1]
       G                     D     Em        C   G      D Em       C
Well I wonder what it's like to be the rainmaker
  G                        D         Em          C  G     D Em      C
I wonder what it's like to know that I made the rain
          G          D           Em            C              G      D
Well I'd store it in boxes with little yellow tags on every one
    Em             C              C  Cadd9         C  Cadd9
                    {hold}             CM7-C6-G         CM7-C6-G       
And you can come and see them when I'm                     done.        
  C  Cadd9          C  Cadd9
       CM7-C6-G          CM7-C6-G 
When I'm done.
[Verse 2]
       G                     D     Em     C G      D Em       C
Well I wonder what it's like to be a superhero
  G                      D    Em                C  G        D Em       C
I wonder where I'd go if I could fly around downtown yeah
      G          D         Em              C               G       D
From some other planet I'd get this funky high on yellow sun
Em              C                  C  Cadd9             C
                                        CM7-C6-G           Cadd9, CM7-C6-G          
   Boy, I bet my friends would all be                    stunned. 
          C  Cadd9          C  Cadd9
               CM7-C6-G          CM7-C6-G
They're stunned.               Yeaaaaaaahhhhhh.....
[Chorus]
 G           C        D                  C     G
 straight up what did you hope to learn about here?
              C   D                    C     G
If I were someone else, would this all fall apart?
              C    D                   C    G
Strange where were you when we started this gig,
            C  D                        C       C  Cadd9
                                                     CM7-C6-G 
I wish the real world would just stop hassling me.                    And you. 
 C  Cadd9                 C  Cadd9         C  Cadd9
      CM7-C6-G                 CM7-C6-G         CM7-C6-G
                     And you.                      Aaanndd me 
[Interlude]
G D Em  C
G D Em  C
VERSE 3:
       G                        D  Em           C G      D Em       C
Well I wonder what it's like to be the head honcho.
  G                      D        Em                C G      D Em       C
I wonder what I'd do if they all did just what I said 
          G           D        Em                 C                  G       D
Well I'd shout out an order I think we're out of this man get me some
Em               C              C  Cadd9            C  Cadd9
                                     CM7-C6-G            CM7-C6-G
Boy don't make me wanna change my                      tone                   My Tone
C  Cadd9            C  Cadd9
     CM7-C6-G            CM7-C6-G
                       Yeaaahhhhhhhh.....
[Chorus]
 G           C        D                  C     G
 straight up what did you hope to learn about here?
              C   D                    C     G
If I were someone else, would this all fall apart?
              C    D                   C    G
Strange where were you when we started this gig,
            C   D                         C         Em Em Em
I wish the real world would just stop hassling me.                  
[Bridge]
       Em Em G                          Em
Please don't change, please don't break
               G                                   Em Em Em
Could the only thing that seems to work at all is you 
       Em  G                   C  Cadd9              C  Cadd9
                                    CM7-C6-G              CM7-C6-G
Please don't change, at all from me                    to you
        C  Cadd9              C  Cadd9
             CM7-C6-G              CM7-C6-G
And you                       to me           Yeaa heaa
[Solo]
G  D Em  C
G  D Em  C
CCadd9
  CM7-C6-G
CCadd9
  CM7-C6-G
CCadd9
  CM7-C6-G
CCadd9
  CM7-C6-G
[Chorus]
 G           C        D                  C     G
 straight up what did you hope to learn about here?
              C   D                    C     G
If I were someone else, would this all fall apart?
              C    D                   C    G
Strange where were you when we started this gig,
            C   D                         C        G
I wish the real world would just stop hassling me
            C   D                         C        G
I wish the real world would just stop hassling me
            C  D                        C       C  Cadd9
                                                     CM7-C6-G 
I wish the real world would just stop hassling me                    And you. 
 C  Cadd9               C  Cadd9
      CM7-C6-G               CM7-C6-G    
                     Aaand me                      

Real World chords and lyrics

Free chords for Real World by Matchbox Twenty. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

*Capo 3rd Fret
Explanation:
Guitar two, playing that intro lick, is starting on the C chord then
walking down quickly to the G chord. Only one note is a pull-off.
This lick is the same as the one at the end of the verses. 
**Keep in mind, guitar one is holing the C chord for the entire time 
guitar two is playing the lick
 C  Cadd9 CM7-C6-G
 C  Cadd9 CM7-C6-G
 C  Cadd9 CM7-C6-G
 C  Cadd9 CM7-C6-G  
[Verse 1]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Interlude]
G D Em  C
G D Em  C
VERSE 3:
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Solo]
G  D Em  C
G  D Em  C 
C Cadd9 CM7-C6-G
C Cadd9 CM7-C6-G
C Cadd9 CM7-C6-G
C Cadd9 CM7-C6-G
[Chorus]

Real World Chords by Matchbox Twenty

Learn how to play Real World by Matchbox Twenty with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Real World chords”, “Real World guitar chords”, or “Matchbox Twenty Real World chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Real World chords and for experienced players who want accurate Real World lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, Cadd9, CM7, C6, D.

Frequently asked questions about Real World

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Can I transpose "Real World" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Real World" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Real World"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Real World" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Real World" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Real World" by Matchbox Twenty with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Matchbox Twenty below.

What key is "Real World" in?

The chords for "Real World" show the original chord names (including C, G, Cadd9, CM7, C6, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.