The Real Thing, a Liverpool based vocal group, had its origins in the Merseybeat boom of the 1960s. Backing Singer Eddie Amoo (deceased) was a former band member of The Chants, whose beat singles gathered considerable critical acclaim, although they failed to chart. After continuing to record for various record labels, the band name was eventually dropped. Original members of the group who appeared on opportunity knocks were, Chris Amoo, Kenny Davis (deceased) Dave Smith
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A great 1st song to play, easy chords and a classic track.
CEmDmD9.
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Verse 1
CEm Hmmm, I would take the stars out of the sky for you
CEm Stop the rain from falling if you ask me to
DmD9. I'd do anything for you, your wish is my command
DmD9. I could move a mountain when your hand is in my hand
Verse 2
CEm Hmmm, Words could not express how much you mean to me
CEm There must be some other way to make you see
DmD9. If it takes my heart and soul you know I'd pay the price
DmD9. Everything that I possess I'd gladly sacrifice
Chorus
C Oh, you to me are everything
EmCEm The sweetest song that I can sing, oh baby, oh baby
CEm To you I guess I'm just a clown who picks you up
CEm Each time you're down, oh baby, oh baby
DmD9. You give me just a taste of love to build my hopes up high
DmD9. You know you got the power girl to keep me holding on
C So now you've got the best of me
EmC Come on and take the rest of me, oh baby
Verse 3
CEm Hmmm, Though you're close to me, we seem so far apart
CEm Maybe given time you'll have a change of heart
DmD9. If it takes forever girl, then I'm prepared to wait
DmD9. The day you give your love to me won't be a day too late
Chorus
Then Chorus with ad. lib. singing
Oh, you to me are everything The sweetest song that I can sing, oh baby, oh baby (Yes, I need you baby) You to me are everything The sweetest song that I can sing oh baby, oh baby (You are everything to me, can't you see?) You to me are everything The sweetest song that I can sing oh baby, oh baby (You're the sweetest song that I can sing)