People Are People

by Depeche Mode
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Lyrics

(Am)Peo ple are peo ple, so why should it be

(F)you and I should get a long so (Dsus2)aw ful ly?

(Am)Peo ple are peo ple, so why should it be

(F)you and I should get a long so (Dsus2)aw ful ly?

So we’re (Am7)dif fer ent col ors, ing, and we’re dif fer ent creeds, and (F)dif fer ent peo on ple have mon (Dsus2)dif fer ent needs.

It’s (Am7)ob vi ous you hate me, though I’ve done noth ing wrong.

It I (F)nev er ev en met you, so what (Dsus2)could I have done?

I can’t un der stand what makes a man hate an oth er man.

Help me un der stand.

(Am)Peo ple are peo ple, so why should it be

(F)you and I should get a long so (Dsus2)aw ful ly?

(Am)Peo ple are peo ple, so why should it be

(F)you and I should get a long so (Dsus2)aw ful ly?

Help me un der stand.

Help me un der stand.

Help me un der stand.

Now you’re

I can’t un der stand what makes a man hate an oth er man.

Help me un der stand.

I can’t un der stand what makes a man hate an oth er man.

Help me un der stand.

I can’t un der stand what makes a man hate an oth er man.

Help me un der stand.

Peo I can’t un der stand what makes a man Why should hate an oth er man.

Help me un der stand.

Peo ple are peo ple.

stand what makes a man Why should it be?

oth er man.

Help me un der stand.

Help me un der stand.

People Are People — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "People Are People" by Depeche Mode: 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 A, 122 BPM.

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

About “People Are People”

What key is "People Are People" by Depeche Mode played in?
People Are People is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "People Are People"?
The arrangement plays at 122 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "People Are 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 Are People"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "People Are People"?
"People Are People" was originally performed by Depeche Mode. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "People Are People"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, Am7, Amin, C, Cpow, Dm, Dsus2, F, +2 more.
What other songs by Depeche Mode can I play here?
Try "IT'S NO GOOD", "STRANGE LOVE", "PERSONAL JESUS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "People Are People" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "People Are People" by Depeche Mode. 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 "People Are People" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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 "People Are 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.