People Help The People

by Birdy

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(F)God knows what is hid ing in those (Am)weak and drunk en hearts.

con Guess se he quence.

Be (G)kissed the girls and made them cry.

Those (F)hard faced queens of mis ad ven ture.

God knows what is hid ing in those (Am)weak and sunk en eyes.

Fie ry (G)throngs of mu ted an gels giv ing (F)love but get ting noth ing back.

Oh, peo

ple help the (Am)peo

ple.

And if you’re (G)home sick give me your hand and I’ll (F)hold it.

Peo

ple help the (Am)peo

ple.

Noth ing will (G)drag you down.

Oh, and (Dm)if I (C)had a (F)brain, oh, and (Dm)if I (C)had a (F)brain I’d be (Dm)cold as a (C)stone and (F)rich as the fool that (Dm)turned all those (E7)good hearts a way.

(F)God knows what is hid ing in this (Am)world of lit tle hearts.

con Guess se he quence.

Be (G)hind the tears, in side the lies a (F)thou sand slow ly dy ing sun sets.

God knows what is hid ing in those (Am)weak and drunk en hearts.

Guess the (G)lone li ness came knock ing.

No one (F)needs to be a lone.

Oh, sing ing, peo

ple help the (Am)peo

ple.

And if you’re (G)home sick give me your hand and I’ll (F)hold it.

Peo

ple help the (Am)peo

ple.

Noth ing will (G)drag you down.

Oh, and (Dm)if I (C)had a (F)brain, oh, and (Dm)if I (C)had a (F)brain I’d be (Dm)cold as a (C)stone and (F)rich as the fool that (Dm)turned all those (E7)good hearts a way.

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ooh,

ooh,

ooh.)

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ooh,

ooh,

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(Dm)if I (C)had a (F)brain, oh, and (Dm)if I (C)had a (F)brain, I’d be (Dm)cold as a (C)stone and (F)rich as the fool that (Dm)turned all those (E7)good hearts a way.

People Help The People by Birdy — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “People Help The People by Birdy 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 C at 72 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 "People Help The 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 "People Help The 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 Birdy songs work for kids?
Try "NOT ABOUT ANGELS", "TEE SHIRT", "JUST A GAME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.