People Get Ready
View chords used in this chart
C, Am, F, C Em, Am, F, C
Capo 5
1st Verse
C Am F C
People get ready, there's a train a comin'
C Am F C
You don't need no baggage, you just get on board
C Am F C
All you need is faith, to hear the diesels hummin'
Em Am F C
You don't need no ticket, you just thank the lord
Instrumental : - C, Am, F, C
2nd Verse
C Am F C
So People get ready, for the train to Jordan
C Am F C
Picking up passengers coast to coast
C Am F C
Faith is the key, open the doors and board them
Em Am F C
There's hope for all among those loved the most
Instrumental: C, Am, F, C C, Am, F, C
Capo 6 or ½ step up
3rd Verse
C Am F C
There ain't no room, for the hopeless sinner whom
Am
would hurt all mankind,
F C
Just to save his own
C Am F C
Have pity on those whose, chances grow thinner
Em Am F
For there is no hiding place, against the kingdoms
C
Throne
1st Verse
C Am F C
So people get ready, there's a train a comin'
C Am F C
You don't need no baggage, you just get on board
C Am F C
All you need is faith, to hear the diesels hummin'
Em Am F C
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 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.