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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "People Get Ready" by Curtis Mayfield: 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: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “People Get Ready”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "People Get Ready" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "People Get Ready" by Curtis Mayfield. 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 Get Ready" 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 "People Get Ready" 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.