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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "People Get Ready" by Curtis Mayfield in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "People Get Ready" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "People Get Ready" with hands-separate practice in D at 110 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "People Get Ready"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "People Get Ready" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "People Get Ready"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "People Get Ready" is in the key of D at 110 BPM.
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