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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Ordinary People" by John Legend as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Eb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 95 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Ordinary People" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Eb, 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 "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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Eb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Ordinary 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.