Ruel - Real Thing Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele Am chord diagram
Ukulele Em chord diagram
Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele Bm chord diagram
[Opening]
[C] [Am] [Em] [D]
[C]I’m so sick of thinking, [Am]staying up at night
[Em]I don’t wanna play around, [Bm]that ain’t on my mind
[C]When I think about her face, [Am]these problems don’t exist
[Em]But if I’m being honest with [D]you
[chorus]
I’m tired of that [C]fantasy, I’m tired of the [Am]daydream
Tired of just [Em]waiting for sleep to see [Bm]you
I know it’s [C]imaginary, but I think my [Am]mind is ready
Need to leave this [Em]sanctuary for something [N.C]true
[section 2]
I just want the [C]real [Am]thing [Em] [D]
I just want the [C]real [Am]thing [Em] [D]
[Closing]
[C]I want all the fights, you know [Am]I want all the tears
[Em]I want all the conversations, [Bm]tell me all your fears
‘Cause [C]I know that it’s hard for you to trust
[Am]No one’s ever given you enough, [Em]I might need to stop and give it up (ayy)
[chorus]
I’m tired of that [C]fantasy, I’m tired of the [Am]daydream
Tired of just [Em]waiting for sleep to see [Bm]you
I know it’s [C]imaginary, but I think my [Am]mind is ready
Need to leave this [Em]sanctuary for something [D]true
[chorus]
I just want the [C]real [Am] [Em]thing [Bm](oh)
I just want the [C]real [Am]thing [Em] [D]
I just want the [C]real [Am]thing [Em] [Bm]
[Em](I don’t wanna think, I don’t [Bm]wanna live in fantasy)
[C]Real [Am]thing, [Em](I just want you here, I just [D]want you in reality)
[chorus]
[C] [Am] [Em] [Bm] [C] [Am] [Em] [Bm]
I just want the [C] [Am]real [Em]thing
I just want the real thing, [Bm]oh oh, [C] [Am](Aye)
I just want the [C]real, [Am]the real thing
[Em](I don’t wanna think, I don’t [Bm]wanna live in fantasy)
I just want the [C]real [Am]thing
[Em](I just want you here, I just [D]want you in reality)
[C]I just want you here, I just [Am]want you in reality
[Em] [Bm]Oh oh oh, [C]real [Am]thing, [Em] [D]oh oh oh
[outro]
[C] [Am] [Em] [Bm] [C] [Am] [Em] [D]
How to play Real Thing on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Ruel - Real Thing on ukulele requires 5 chords and 7 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Real Thing uses these transitions most often: C → Am (25), Am → Em (24), and Em → Bm (13). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - Am chord transition.
1. C → Am chord transition
To move from C to Am;
- While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
- Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
2. Am → Em chord transition
To move from Am to Em;
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on A string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on C string fret 4.
3. Em → D chord transition
To move from Em to D;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to C string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from C string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 2.
4. D → C chord transition
To move from D to C;
- While playing D, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
5. Em → Bm chord transition
To move from Em to Bm;
- While playing Em, lift your middle finger from E string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from C string fret 4 to G string fret 4.
6. Bm → C chord transition
To move from Bm to C;
- While playing Bm, lift your index finger from C string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 3.
7. Em → C chord transition
To move from Em to C;
- While playing Em, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Lift your ring finger from C string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 3.
Real Thing chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Real Thing.
- Real Thing includes 97 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- Real Thing contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Real Thing connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → Am: 10%
After Am, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).- Am → C: 16%
- Am → Em: 10%