People

by Barbra Streisand
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Lyrics

(Bb)Peo ple,

(F7)peo ple who need (Bb)peo ple

(Cm7)are the (Bbmaj7)luck i est peo ple

in the (D7sus)world.

We’re (Gm)chil dren

need ing oth er chil dren,

and yet, (Bbm)let ting our (C7)grown up (Fmaj7)pride

(G)hide all the (Bbm6)need (Bbdim7)in (F)side,

(Abdim7)act ing (Gm7)more

like (C7)chil dren than (E)chil (F7)dren.

(Bb)Lov ers

are (F7)ver y spe cial (Bb)peo ple,

(Cm7)they’re the (Bbmaj7)luck i est peo ple

in the (Fm7)world.

(Bb9)With one (Eb)per son,

one ver y (Ebm)spe cial (Bb)per son,

a (Fm7)feel ing (Eb)deep in your soul

says (F)you were (Bb)half, now you’re whole.

No more (Bb6)hun ger and (Gm7)thirst, but (Cm7)first, be a (F7)per son who needs (Bb)peo ple.

(Bb13)Peo ple who need (Eb)peo ple

(Ebm)are the (Bb)luck i est peo ple (Eb)in

the

(Bb)world.

(Bb)Peo ple,

(F7)peo ple who need (Bb)peo ple

(Cm7)are the (Bbmaj7)luck i est peo ple

in the (D7sus)world.

We’re (Gm)chil dren

need ing oth er chil dren,

and yet, (Bbm)let ting our (C7)grown up (Fmaj7)pride

(G)hide all the (Bbm6)need (Bbdim7)in (F)side, (Abdim7)act ing (Gm7)more

like (C7)chil dren

than (E)chil (F7)dren.

(Bb)Lov ers

are (F7)ver y spe cial (Bb)peo ple,

(Cm7)they’re the (Bbmaj7)luck i est peo ple

in the (Fm7)world.

(Bb9)With one (Eb)per son,

one ver y (Ebm)spe cial (Bb)per son,

a (Fm7)feel ing (Eb)deep in your soul

says (F)you were (Bb)half, now you’re whole.

No more (Bb6)hun ger and (Gm7)thirst, but (Cm7)first, be a (F7)per son who needs (Bb)peo ple.

(Bb13)Peo ple who need (Eb)peo ple

(Ebm)are the (Bb)luck i est peo ple (Eb)in the

(Bb)world.

(Bb)world.

People — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "People" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “People”

Can I play "People" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "People" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "People" by Barbra Streisand played in?
People is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "People"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "People" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "People"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "People"?
"People" was originally performed by Barbra Streisand. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "People"?
This arrangement uses 25 chords: Abdim7, Bb, Bb6, Bb9, Bbdim7, Bbdom, Bbm, Bbm6, +17 more.
What other songs by Barbra Streisand can I play here?
Try "ORDINARY MIRACLES", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "My Man (Mon Homme)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "People"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "People" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "People"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "People" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.