People Get Ready

by Curtis Mayfield
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Lyrics

(D)Peo ple, get (Bm7)read y.

There’s a (G)train a (A)com (D)ing.

You don’t need no (Bm7)bag gage, you just (G)get on (D)board.

All you need is (Bm7)faith to hear the (G)die sels (A)hum (D)ming.

(Em7)Don’t need no tick et, you just (G)thank the (D)Lord.

(D)Peo ple, get (Bm7)read y.

There’s a (G)train to (A)Jor (D)dan, You pick ing up (Bm7)pas gers you from (G)coast to (D)coast.

All you Faith is (Bm7)key, o pen the (G)doors and (A)board (D)them.

(Em7)There’s hope for all et, a the (G)loved the (D)most.

(G)There ain’t no (Bm7)room for the (G)hope less sin (A)ner who would hurt all (Bm7)man kind just to (G)save his (D)own.

Have pit y on (Bm7)those whose (G)choic es grow (A)thin so there’s (Bm)no hid ing (Em7)place from the (G)king dom’s (D)throne.

I’m get ting read y.

I’m get ting read y.

I’m get ting read y,

this time I’m (Cm7)read y.

People Get Ready — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "People Get Ready" 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 D, 110 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “People Get Ready

Can I play "People Get Ready" 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 Get Ready" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "People Get Ready" by Curtis Mayfield played in?
People Get Ready 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 "People Get Ready"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "People Get Ready" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "People Get Ready"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "People Get Ready"?
"People Get Ready" was originally performed by Curtis Mayfield. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "People Get Ready"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Ab, Bm, Bm7, Cm7, D, Eb, Em7, +2 more.
What other songs by Curtis Mayfield can I play here?
Try "SOMETHING HE CAN FEEL", "MOVE ON UP", "THE MAKINGS OF YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "People Get Ready"?
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 Get Ready" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "People Get Ready"?
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 Get Ready" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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