People Like Me
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Intro: Am C G (2x)
verse 1:
Am C G Am
Little man Joe's only five foot small
C G Am
Thick black glasses and magnified eyes
C G Am C G
Waxed back hair, it must have took some care----
verse 2:
Am C G Am
He went to the war in '39
C G Am
Worked on the railways all the rest of the time
C G Am C G Am C G
Tears in his eyes, shows in our pride--, pride---
[Refrão]
Am G
Way over the hill
C Am
I can see
C Am
People like me
C Am
I can see
C Am
People like me
Intro
verse 3:
Am C G Am
Crazy Larry's got a bag of balloons
C G Am
With a queue of children in front of him
C G Am C G
Making animals, he doesn't charge a dime---
verse 4:
Am C G Am
He gives them to the passers-by
C G Am
But he doesn't charge, they don't realise
C G Am C G Am C G
He just likes to see the light in their eyes---, eyes---
Chorus
Bridge:
Dm G
And it's just too late
Dm G
And it's just too late
Dm G
And it's just too late
Dm G
And it's just too late
Chorus*
How to play People Like Me
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 Am. 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.