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Oh,
oh
Girl, I’m in love with you, but this ain’t the hon ey moon, we’re past the in fa tu a tion (Fmaj7)phase.
We’re right in the thick of love, at times we get sick of love, it seems like we gue ev ’ry (Fmaj7)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, 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 na ry peo ple,
we don’t know which way to (Fmaj7)go.
’Cos we’re or di na ry peo ple,
may be we should take it (Fmaj7)slow.
Take it (Bbmaj7)slo o ow,
this time we’ll take it slow.
Take it (Bbmaj7)slo o ow,
this time we’ll take it slow.
This ain’t a mo vie, no, (Ebmaj7)no fai ry tale con clu sion, ya’ll, it gets more con fus ing ev ’ry (Fmaj7)day.
Oh,
some times it’s Hea ven sent, then we head back to Hell a gain, we kiss then we make up on the (Fmaj7)way.
I hang up, you call, we rise and we fall and we feel like just walk ing a way,
but as our love ad van ces we take se cond chan ces, though it’s not a fan ta sy I still want you to stay.
We’re just or di na ry peo ple,
we don’t know which way to (Fmaj7)go.
’Cos we’re or di na ry peo ple,
may be we should take it (Fmaj7)slow.
Take it (Bbmaj7)slow,
oh,
this time we’ll take it slow.
Take it sl o o ow,
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 ba by we’ll grow, we ne ver know, ba by you and I.
We’re just or di na ry peo ple,
we don’t know which way to (Fmaj7)go.
Yeah, hey.
’Cos we’re or di na ry peo ple,
may be we should take it (Fmaj7)slow.
Hey
We’re just or di na ry peo ple,
we don’t know which way to (Fmaj7)go.
’Cos we’re or di na ry peo ple,
may be we should take it (Fmaj7)slow.
Take it (Bbmaj7)slo o ow,
(Ebmaj7)this time we’ll take it slow.
Take it (Bbmaj7)slo o ow,
this time we’ll take it slow.
Take it (Bbmaj7)slow,
slow,
this time we’ll take it slow
Take it (Bbmaj7)slo o ow,
(Ebmaj7)this time we’ll take
it (Fmaj13)slow.
Ordinary People — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Ordinary People" by John Legend: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 95 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 “Ordinary People”
- Can I sing "Ordinary People" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Ordinary People" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Eb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Ordinary People" by John Legend in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 95 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 "Ordinary 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 "Ordinary People"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Ordinary People", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Ordinary 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 "Ordinary 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 "Ordinary People"?
- "Ordinary People" was originally performed by John Legend. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by John Legend are available?
- Other accompaniments by John Legend: "All Of Me". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Ordinary People" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Ordinary People" by John Legend. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Ordinary People" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Ordinary People" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.