Stand Up As People
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C G Am
All I hear is voices in the crowd
C G F
Though they only whisper though they frown
C G Am
People say "oh its such a shame"
C G F
Still they only look to pass the blame
{bridge}
Dm C G
If we can find a way to work things out
Dm C G
The only way to start is to start now
{Chorus}
C G
When are we gonna stand up as people
Am G
Realise as people were all equal
C G
We dont want no world war sequel
F G
For the love of god think of the people
C G
When are we gonna stand up as people
Am G
Realise as people were all equal
C G
We dont want no world war sequel
F G
For the love of god think of the people
C G Am
Children always learn by what they see
C G F
So we gotta practise what we preach
C G Am
Don't you know its the game of life
C G F
We refuse when we choose to fight
Dm C G
If we can find a way to work things out
Dm C G
The only way to start is to start now
{Chorus}
C G
When are we gonna stand up as people
Am G
Realise as people were all equal
C G
We dont want no world war sequel
F G
For the love of god think of the people
C G
When are we gonna stand up as people
Am G
Realise as people were all equal
C G
We dont want no world war sequel
F G
For the love of god think of the people
Dm C G
I pray before i sleep at night
Dm C G
That i'll wake to find a clear blue sky
C G
When are we gonna stand up as people
Am G
Realise as people were all equal
C G
We dont want no world war sequel
F G
For the love of god think of the people
C G
When are we gonna stand up as people
Am G
Realise as people were all equal
C G
We dont want no world war sequel
F G
For the love of god think of the people
C G
When are we gonna stand up as people
Am G
Realise as people were all equal
C G
We dont want no world war sequel
F G
For the love of god think of the people
C G
When are we gonna stand up as people
Am G
Realise as people were all equal
C G
We dont want no world war sequel
F G
For the love of god think of the people
How to play Stand Up As People
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 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.