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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Little People" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Little People"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Little People". Key of D, 110 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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