People Make The World Go Round
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Intro: Em9
Em9
Trashmen didn't get my trash today
Am7 C Em9
Oh, why? Because they want more pay
Buses on strike want a raise in fare
Am7 C Em9
So they can help pollute the air
Am7 Bm7 Am7
But that's what makes the world go 'round
C/F
The up and downs, a carousel
Am7 Bm7 Am7
Changing people's heads around
F B
Go underground young man
G F#m C Bm7 Am7 Em9
People make the world go 'round
Em9
Wall Street losin' dough on ev'ry share
Am7 C Em9
They're blaming it on longer hair
Big men smokin' in their easy chairs
Am7 C Em9
On a fat cigar without a care
Am7 Bm7 Am7
But that's what makes the world go 'round
Cmaj11/F
The up and downs, a carousel
Am7 Bm7 Am7
Changing people's heads around
F B
Go underground young man
G F#m C Bm7 Am7 Em9
People make the world go 'round
(solo over verse progression)
Am7 Bm7 Am7
But that's what makes the world go 'round
C/F
The up and downs, a carousel
Am7 Bm7 Am7
Changing people's heads around
F B
Go underground young man
G F#m C Bm7 Am7 Em9
People make the world go 'round
G F#m C Bm7 Am7 Em9
People make the world go 'round
G F#m C Bm7 Am7 Em9
People make the world go 'round
G F#m C Bm7 Am7 Em9
People make the world go 'round
G F#m C Bm7 Am7 Em9
People make the world go 'round
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How to play People Make The World Go Round
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em9. 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.