(E)Peo ple get (C#m)rea dy, there’s a (A)train a (E)com ing.
You don’t need no bag gage, you just (A)get on board.
All you need (C#m)is faith to hear the (A)die sel’s a (E)hum ming.
’Cos there’s (C#m)There’s You don’t need (F#m7)no tick et, you the just (A)thank the (E)Lord.
throne.
Yeah,
yeah, yeah.
(E)Peo ple get (C#m)rea dy, for the (A)train to (E)Jor dan.
Pick ing up no pas sen gers from (A)coast to coast.
Faith pi is (C#m)the key o pen the (A)doors and are (E)board them.
’Cos there’s (C#m)no You room for (F#m7)all tick et, of the the (A)loved and (E)lost.
throne.
y.
yeah, yeah.
Yeah, (C#m7)yeah, yeah.
Now Peo ple (C#m)get rea dy there’s a train
a (E)com ing.
You don’t need no bag gage, you
just get on board.
All (B7sus4)you need is (C#m)faith
to hear the die sel’s a (E)hum ming.
You don’t need (F#m7)no tic ket, you just (A)thank the (E)Lord.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
I’m get ting (E)read y.
I’m
read y.
(E)Oh, (B7sus4)I’m get ing (E)read y.
I’m
read y.
(E)Oh, (B7sus4)I’m get ing
People Get Ready — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "People Get Ready" by Eva Cassidy: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key E, 76 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “People Get Ready”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "People Get Ready" by Eva Cassidy in?
- The backing track is in E at 76 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 "People Get Ready" 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 "People Get Ready"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "People Get Ready", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "People Get Ready" 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 "People Get Ready"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "People Get Ready"?
- "People Get Ready" was originally performed by Eva Cassidy. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Eva Cassidy are available?
- Other accompaniments by Eva Cassidy: "Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles Mortes)", "Danny Boy", "Drowning In The Sea Of Love". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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