People Get Ready
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A F#m7
Now people get ready,
D A
there's a train a'comin.
A F#m7
Don't need no baggage,
D A
you just get on board.
A F#m7
All you need is faith,
D A
to hear the diesels humming.
Dbm7 F#m7
You don't need no ticket,
D A
You just thank the lord.
People get ready,
for the train to Jordan.
Picking up passengers,
from coast to coast.
Faith is the key,
opens the door stil boarded.
There's hope for all,
Amongst those loved the most.
Bb Gm7
There ain't no room,
Eb Bb
for the hopeless sinner.
Bb Gm7
Who'd hurt all mankind,
Eb Bb
just to save his own.
Bb Gm7
Pitied are those,
Eb Bb
whose chances grow thinner.
Dm7 Gm7
'Cause there's no hiding place,
Eb Bb
Amongst the kingdom's throne.
Now people get ready,
there's a train a'comin.
Don't need no baggage,
you just get on board.
All you need is faith,
to hear the diesels humming.
You don't need no ticket,
You just thank the lord.
How to play People Get Ready
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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.