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They (D)laugh at me, these (Bm7)fel lows, just be (A7)cause I am small.
They laugh at me be (Bm7)cause I’m not a (E)hun dred feet tall!
I (Em7)tell ’em there’s a lot to learn down (A)here on the (D)ground.
The (D)world is big but lit tle peo ple (A)turn it a (D)round.
A worm can roll a stone, a (A7)bee can sting a bear, a fly can fly a (Em)round Ver sailles ’cos (A7)flies don’t care!
A (D7)spar row in a (G)hat can (F#)make a hap py (Bm)home, a (G)flea can bite the (Em7)bot tom of the (D)Pope (A)in (D)Rome!
Go (D)li ath was a (Bm7)bruis er who was (A7)tall as the sky,
but Da vid threw a (Bm7)right and gave him (E)one in the eye.
I (Em7)nev er read the Bi ble, but I (A)know that it’s (D)true.
It (D)on ly goes to show what lit tle (A)peo ple can (D)do!
A worm can roll a stone, a (A7)bee can sting a bear, a fly can fly a (Em)round Ver sailles ’cos (A7)flies don’t care!
A (D7)spar row in a (G)hat can (F#)make a hap py (Bm)home, a (G)flea can bite the (Em7)bot tom of the (D)Pope (A)in (D)Rome!
Go (D)Pope (A)in (Bb)Rome!
So lis ten here, Pro fes sor, with your (F7)head in the cloud.
It’s of ten kind of use ful to get (C)lost in a crowd.
So (Eb)keep your u ni ver si ties, I (F)don’t give a damn.
For bet ter or for (Bb)worse, it is the (F7)way that I (Bb)am!
Be care ful as you (Cm)go ’cos (D)lit tle peo ple grow...
And lit tle peo ple (Em7)know when (A7)lit tle peo ple (D)fight, we may look eas y (Em7)pick ings, but we (A7)got some (D)bite!
So nev er kick a (G)dog be (F#)cause it’s just a (Bm)pup.
You (G)bet ter run for (Em7)cov er when the (D)pup (A7)grows (D)up!
And we’ll (G)fight like twen ty (Em7)ar mies and we (D)won’t (A7)give (D)up!
A (G)flea can bite the (Em7)bot tom of the (D)Pope (A)in (D)Rome!
Little People — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Little People" by Alain Boublil: 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 D, 110 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Little People”
- What key is "Little People" by Alain Boublil played in?
- Little People is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Little People"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Little People" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Little People"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Little People"?
- "Little People" was originally performed by Alain Boublil. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Alain Boublil can I play here?
- Try "Bring Him Home (from Les Miserables)", "Do You Hear The People Sing?", "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Little People" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Little People" by Alain Boublil. 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 "Little People" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Little 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.