Little People

by Alain Boublil
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Lyrics

Good (C)eve ning dear in (Am7)spec tor; love ly (G)eve ning, my (C)dear.

I (C)know this man, my (Am7)friends, his name’s In (D7)spec tor Ja (G)vert!

So (F)don’t be lieve a word he says ’cause (G)none of it’s (C)true.

This on ly goes to (Am7)show what lit tle (Dm7)peo ple (G)can (C)do.

And (C)lit tle peo ple (Dm)know when (G)lit tle peo ple (C6)fight.

We (C)may look ea sy (Dm)pick ings but we’ve (G)got some (C)bite.

So nev er kick a (F)dog be (E7)cause it’s just a (Am)pup.

We’ll (F)fight like twen ty (Dm7)ar mies and we (Em)won’t (G)give (C)up.

So you’d (F)bet ter run for (Dm7)cov er when the (C)pup (G)grows (C)up!

(G)Bra vo lit tle (F)Ga vroche, you’re the (G)top of the (F)class.

So (G)what are we gon na (F)do with this (G)snake in the (F)grass?

(G)Tie this man and (F)take him to the (G)ta vern in (F)there.

The (G)peo ple will de (F)cide your fate In (B)spec tor Ja vert!

(Em)Take the bas tard now and shoot him!

Let us (Em)watch the de vil dance!

You’d have (C#)done the same, In (C)spec tor, if we’d (B)let you have your (Em)chance.

Shoot me (Dm)now or shoot me (G)la ter, ev ’ry (F)school boy to his (C)sport.

Death to (D)each and ev ’ry (G)trait or, I re (F)nounce your peo ple’s (B)court!

Though we (Em)may not all sur vive here there are (Em)things that nev er die.

What’s the (C#)dif f’rence, die a (C)school boy, die a (B)police man, die a (Em)spy?

(B)Take this (Em)man, (B)bring him (Em)through, (B)there is (Em)work we (B)have to (Em)do!

Little People — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Little People" by Alain Boublil as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 128 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Little People

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Little People" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Little People" by Alain Boublil in?
The backing track is in C at 128 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Little People" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Little People"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Little People", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Little People" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Little People"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Little People"?
"Little People" was originally performed by Alain Boublil. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Alain Boublil are available?
Other accompaniments by Alain Boublil: "Bring Him Home (from Les Miserables)", "Do You Hear The People Sing?", "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Little People" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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