Everyday People

by Sly & The Family Stone

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(D)Some times I’m right, ter and I (A)can be wrong.

My own be liefs are (A)in my you songs.

The butch er, the bank er, (D)the drum (A)mer, and then

(D)makes no dif f’rence what the group (A)I’m in.

(A)I

am ev ’ry day peo ple,

(D)yeah, (A)yeah.

(D)There is a blue low one who can’t (A)ac cept the green one for (D)liv ing with the big one, that tryin’ (A)to be a skin ny one.

Dif f’rent strokes (D)for dif (A)f’rent folks, and so on and so on (D)and scoo (A)by doo by doo by.

Ooh,

(D)sha (A)sha.

We’ve got to live to (D)geth (A)er.

(D)I’m no I’m bet ter and nei (A)ther are you.

We’re all the same, what (A)ev er you do.

You love me, you hate me, (D)you know (A)me, and then

(D)you can’t fig ure out the bag (A)I’m in.

(A)I

am ev ’ry day peo ple,

(D)yeah, (A)yeah.

(D)There is a long low hair that does (A)n’t like the short hair for (D)be ing such a rich one that will (A)not help the poor ny one.

Dif f’rent strokes (D)for dif (A)f’rent folks, and so on and so on (D)and scoo (A)by doo by doo by.

Ooh,

(D)sha (A)sha.

We’ve got to live to (D)geth (A)er.

(A)er.

(A)sha.

Well, I

am ev ’ry day peo ple.

(D)Hear (A)me when I you now: (F#m7)I

am ev ’ry day (D)peo ple.

(Em)Yeah, (D)oh, yes I am, yes I am, yes I am.

(F#m7)I

am ev ’ry day (D)peo ple.

(D7sus)Yeah, yeah.

(A)Ooh,

(D)sha (A)sha.

See, we’ve got to live to (D)geth (A)er.

Ooh,

(D)sha (A)sha.

I said, we’ve got to live to (D)geth (A)er.

I

(A)am ev ’ry day peo ple.

Everyday People by Sly & The Family Stone — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Everyday People” by Sly & The Family Stone in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of A at 112 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Everyday People" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Everyday People"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Everyday People" use?
Just 7 chords: A, C, D, D7, Em, F#m, F#m7. Take it one section at a time.