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Alan Jackson - Here In The Real World Chords

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ChordsG, A, D, Em, F#m
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

GADGD
DCowboysdon’tGcry,AandheroesDdon’tdie.
GoodGalwayswins,AagainandDagain.
AndloveisaGsweetAdream,thatalwayscomesDtrue
Oh,iflifewerelikeGthemovies,AI’dneverDbeGblue.
DButhereintheGrealworld,it’snotthateasyDatall,
‘CausewhenheartsgetAbroken,Ait’srealtearsthatDfall.
Anddarlin’,it’sGsadbuttrue,buttheonethingI’veDlearnedfromyou,
IshowtheboyEmdon’talwaysF#mgetGthegirl,AhereintherealGworld.
DIgaveyoumyGlove,Abutthatwasn’tDenough,
ToholdyourGheart,AwhentimesDgottough.
AndtonightonGthatsilverAscreen,it’llendlikeitDshould,
TwoloverswillGmakeitthroughAlikeIhopedweDwould.G
DButhereintheGrealworld,it’snotthateasyDatall,
‘CausewhenheartsgetAbroken,Ait’srealtearsthatDfall.
Anddarlin’,it’sGsadbuttrue,buttheonethingI’veDlearnedfromyou,
IshowtheboyEmdon’talwaysF#mgetGthegirl,AhereintherealGworld.
DNo,theboyEmdon’talwaysF#mgettheGgirl
AHereintheGrealworld.D
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ArtistAlan Jackson
AlbumHere In The Real World
GenresCountry
Year1990
KeyG
DifficultyEasy

How to play Here In The Real World on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Alan Jackson - Here In The Real World on guitar requires 5 chords and 6 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.

Here In The Real World uses these transitions most often: D → G (15), G → A (12), and A → D (11). 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 G - A chord transition.

1. G → A chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram

Here's how to move from G to A:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 12 times.

G to A

2. A → D chord transition

Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram

Here's how to move from A to D:

  1. Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 2 to fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 11 times.

A to D

3. D → G chord transition

Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

Here's how to move from D to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 15 times.

D to G

4. D → Em chord transition

Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-0-0-0Guitar Em chord diagram

Switching from D to Em:

  1. While playing D, lift your index finger from G string fret 2.
  2. Lift your middle finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to D string fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 3 times.

D to Em

5. Em → F#m chord transition

To move from Em to F#m:

  1. While playing Em, lift your middle finger from A string fret 2.
  2. Lift your ring finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 4.
  3. Place index finger on E string fret 2.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 4.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 3 times.

6. F#m → G chord transition

Switching from F#m to G:

  1. While playing F#m, lift your pinky from D string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from A string fret 4 to E string fret 3.
  4. Place middle finger on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 3 times.

Here In The Real World chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Here In The Real World.

  • Here In The Real World includes 62 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Here In The Real World contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Here In The Real World connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → D: 24%
    • G → A: 6%
    After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
    • D → G: 29%
    • D → A: 17%
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