Ordinary People

by John Legend

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Girl, I’m in love with you, (Ebmaj9)No but this ain’t the hon ey moon.

We’re past the in fat u a tion (F)phase.

Oh,

We’re right in the thick of love.

then At times we get sick of love.

It seems like we ar gue ev ’ry (Fmaj9)day.

I know I’ve mis be haved and you’ve made your mis takes and we’ve both still got room left to grow.

And though love some times hurts, es, I still put you first.

And we’ll make this thing work, but I think we should take it slow.

We’re just or di nar y (Ebmaj9)peo ple.

We don’t know which way to (Fmaj7)go,

’cause we’re or di nar y peo ple.

May be we should take it (Fmaj9)slow.

Take it (Bbmaj7)slow, oh, oh.

This time we’ll take it slow.

Take it (Bbmaj7)slow, oh, oh.

This time we’ll take it slow.

This ain’t a mov ie, naw.

(Ebmaj9)No fair y tale con clu sion, y’all.

It gets more con fus ing ev ’ry (F)day.

Oh,

some times it’s the heav en sent, then head back to get hell a gain.

We kiss, then we make up on the (Fmaj9)way.

I I hang up; you call.

and We rise and we fall, and we feel like just walk ing a way.

But as our love ad vanc es, we take sec ond chanc es.

Though it’s not a fan ta sy, I still want you to stay.

We’re just or di nar y (Ebmaj9)peo ple.

We don’t know which way to (Fmaj7)go,

’cause we’re or di nar y peo ple.

May be we should take it (Fmaj9)slow.

Take it (Bbmaj7)slow, oh, oh.

This time we’ll take it slow.

Take it (Bbmaj7)slow, oh, oh.

This time we’ll take it slow.

Take it slow.

May be we’ll live and learn.

May be we’ll crash and burn.

May be you’ll stay; may be you’ll leave; may be you’ll re turn.

May be an oth er fight; may be we won’t sur vive.

But may be we’ll grow.

We nev er know, ba by, you and I.

This time we’ll take it (Fmaj7)slow.

Ordinary People by John Legend — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ordinary People by John Legend 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 Bb at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Ordinary 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 "Ordinary 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.
What other John Legend songs work for kids?
Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.