Street People
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Intro
C C
[Refrão]
C
Hanging out with the street people
F C
They got it down
C
Hanging out with the street people
F C
Drifting from town to town
[Verso 1]
C
Got a job at a nursery
F C
But they just didn't like what I grow
C
Called a man and he run me home
F C
And said don't come back no more
[Refrão]
C
Hanging out with the street people
F C
They got it down
C
Hanging out with the street people
F C
Drifting from town to town
[Verso 2]
C
Started working with the carnival
F C
We all hang out in the street
C
Oh I don't know and I don't care
F C
Just as long as it ain't me
[Refrão]
C
Hanging out with the street people
F C
They got it down
C
Hanging out with the street people
F C
Drifting from town to town
Break
F
What a great place to know I know
C
I'm happy where I'm at
F
Some people would rather work
D G
We need people like that
Instrumental
C C F C F
C C F C
Break
F
What a great place to know I know
C
I'm happy where I'm at
F
Some people would rather work
D7 G7
We need people like that
[Refrão]
C
I'm glad I'm a street people
F C
Having all the weight
C
I'm a gonna stray a street people
F C
'Til my dying day
Outro
C C F C C
Just hang out
F C
Got any spare change buddy
C C F C
C C F C - FADE OUT
How to play Street People
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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.