I Need My People
View chords used in this chart
C G C G
Hold your hand now, like a paper cutout
C Em C G
Held together, by our arms
C G C G
Made united, undivided
C Em C G
Construction paper, for our arms
Pre-Chorus
Bm Em
I think people need people
D
And I found my people
G
With you
[Refrão]
Em
Ba da ah-da
C
Ba da ah-da
G
Ba da ah-da
D
And I need my people
Em
Ba da ah-da
C
Ba da ah-da
G
Ba da ah-da
D
Yeah I need my people
Em
Ba da ah-da
C
Ba da ah-da
G
Ba da ah-da
D
I need my people
Em C
Ba da ah-da ahh...
C G
(play through humming)
C G
Can you feel it?
C G
Feel it in your whole self
C Em
You belong here
C G
You belong with us
Pre-Chorus
Chorus
Bridge
C G D Em x2
C G D (let ring)
Em
Ba da ah-da
C
Ba da ah-da
G
Ba da ah-da
D
Yeah I need my people
Em
Ba da ah-da
C
Ba da ah-da
G
Ba da ah-da
(no guitar this line)
I need my people
Then play Chorus til the end
How to play I Need My People
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.