Common People
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Intro D Bm G
D Bm
[Verso 1]
G D
I came from a good home
Bm
A house full of terraced dreams
G D
That was enough for me
Bm G
You know, you had to see it to believe
[Refrão]
D
All the late nights, good times
Bm G
The mistakes and the heartbreaks
D Bm G
When I get lost, I go back to where I started
[Refrão]
G
(Ooh)
D
Common people, nothing's changed (Ooh)
A
You'll hear strangers singin' at night (Ooh)
Bm
If you act like you're one of us (Ooh)
G
If you act like you're one of us (Ooh)
D
Common people, know who you know (Ooh)
A
Just how far you're willin' to go? (Ooh)
Bm
If you act like you're one of us (Ooh)
D A Bm
If you act like you're one of us
[Verso 2]
G D
I took care of the local
Em Bm
No deep pockets, but big hearts
G D
Do you see what I see?
Em Bm G
Now, we're all out screamin' on the dancefloor
[Refrão]
D Em
All the late nights and the good times
Bm G
And the heartbreaks, the mistakes
D Em Bm G
When I get lost, I go back to where I started
[Refrão]
G
(Ooh)
D
Common people, nothing's changed (Ooh)
A
You'll hear strangers singin' at night (Ooh)
Bm
If you act like you're one of us (Ooh)
G
If you act like you're one of us (Ooh)
D
Common people, know who you know (Ooh)
A
Just how far you're willin' to go? (Ooh)
Bm
If you act like you're one of us (Ooh)
If you act like you're one of us
G D
Common people, nothing's changed
A
You'll hear strangers singin' at night
Bm
If you act like you're one of us
G
Just act like you're one of us
D
Common people, know who you know
A
Just how far you're willin' to go?
Bm
If you act like you're one of us
G D A Bm
Just act like you're one of us
G D A Bm
Just act like you're one of us
(One of us)
How to play Common People
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.