People Need The Lord

by Steve Green
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Lyrics

Ev ’ry day they (G)pass me (F)by.

I can see it (G)in their (F)eye.

Emp ty peo ple (Am7)filled with care, for

head ed who knows (G)where.

who’s lost?

On they go through (G)pri vate (F)pain,

liv ing fear to (F)fear.

Laugh ter hides the (Em7)si lent cries

on ly (Dm7)Je sus (F)hears.

Peo ple need the Lord.

Peo ple need the Lord.

At the (G)end of (C)bro ken dreams,

He’s the o pen (F)door.

Peo ple need the Lord.

Peo ple need the Lord.

When (G)will we (C)re al ize

peo ple (G7)need the (C)Lord?

We are called to (G)take His (F)light

to a world where (G)wrong seems (F)right.

What could be too (Am7)great a cost for

shar ing life with (G)one who’s lost?

Through His love our (G)hearts can (F)feel

all the grief they (F)bear.

They must hear the (Em7)words of life

on ly (Dm7)we can (F)share.

Peo ple need the Lord.

Peo ple need the Lord.

At the (G)end of (C)bro ken dreams,

He’s the o pen (F)door.

Peo ple need the Lord.

Peo ple need the Lord.

When (G)will we (C)re al ize

peo ple (G7)need the (C)Lord?

(C)re a (F)lize

that (G)we must (C)give our (F)lives?

(C)For (Dm7)peo

ple (G7)need

the (Am7)Lord.

Peo

ple (G)need

the (C)Lord.

People Need The Lord — Piano Lead Sheet

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"People Need The Lord" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 90 BPM.

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

About “People Need The Lord”

Where are the chord symbols for "People Need The Lord" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "People Need The Lord" is in C.
What key is "People Need The Lord" by Steve Green played in?
People Need The Lord is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "People Need The Lord"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "People Need The Lord" 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 Need The Lord"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "People Need The Lord"?
"People Need The Lord" was originally performed by Steve Green. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Steve Green can I play here?
Try "HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH", "People Need The Lord", "HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "People Need The Lord" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "People Need The Lord" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "People Need The Lord"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.