People Get Ready
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Capo 5
Intro: G Em7 C G 2x
G Em7 C G
People get ready, there's a train a-coming
G Em7 C G
You don't need no baggage, you just get on board
G Em7 C G
All you need is faith, to hear the diesels humming
Bm Em7 C G
Don't need no ticket, you just thank the Lord
G Em7 C G
G Em7 C G
People get ready, for the train to Jordan
G Em7 C G
It's picking up passengers, from coast to coast
G Em7 C G
Faith is the key, open the doors and board them
Bm Em7 C G
There's hope for all, among the loved the most
G Em7 C G
G Em7 C G
There ain't no room, for the hopeless sinner
G Em7 C G
Who would hurt all mankind, just to save his own
G Em7 C G
Have pity on those, whose chances are thinner
Bm Em7 C G
'Cause there's no hiding place, from the Kingdom's Throne
Instrumental break -> strumming
G Em7 C G 4x
2x
G Em7 C G
So people get ready, for there's train a-comin'
G Em7 C G
You don't need no baggage, you just get on board
G Em7 C G
All you need is faith, to hear the diesels humming
Bm Em7 C G
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 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.