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CAPO: 2nd Fret
 
Intro: A E A E
 
Asus2 G
All the world goes on
D E
Every day there's (help) by the wayside
Asus2 G
Singing a song
D Am
Mustn't change from here to your side
G F G Asus2
Everything is caught in a mighty sea____
 
[Refrão] A
How do you free the people
Asus2
Where the (silver)(seldom) light don't shine
A
How do you free the people
E D E
With light___
 
Asus2 G
Every day they turn
D E
To another page of our time
Asus2 G
Will they never learn
D Am
Moving slow and working in lines
G F G
Everything is caught in a mighty sea_____
 
Bridge:
A D A
It seems that (they can't) need a part of things
E A G A G F
That maybe (if you) it's so hard, to try to make a change____
 
Instrumental: A E
 
[Refrão] A
How do you free the people
Asus2
Where the (silver)(seldom) light don't shine
A
How do you free the people
E D Asus2
With light___
 
[Refrão] A
How do you free the people
Asus2
Where the (silver)(seldom) light don't shine
A
How do you free the people
E
With light___
 
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How to play Free The People

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is A. 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.

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