How Many People - Paul McCartney

How Many People

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G Am
How many people
G Am
Stand in a line?
G Am
How many people
Bm E Esus4
Never get a chance to shine?
Am Bm
If you can tell me
Am Bm C D G
I'll gladly listen
F G G7
How many people have died?
 
C G
One too many right now for me
Am7
I want to be happy,
G G7
I want to be free,
C G
One too many tight now for me
Am G F Em D
I want to see ordinary people living peacefully.
 
G Am
How many people
G Am
Go for a ride
G Am
How many people
Bm E Esus4
Never make it through to the other side?
Am Bm
If you can tell me
 
 
Am Bm C D G
I'll gladly listen,
 
F G G7
How many people have cried?
 
C G
One too many right now for me
Am7
I want to be happy,
G G7
I want to be free,
C G
One too many tight now for me
Am G F Em D
I want to see ordinary people living peacefully.
 
G Am
How many people
G Am
Will i take?
G Am
How many people
G Am
For goodness sake?
How many people?
How many people?
One too many ...

How to play How Many People

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. 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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