Too Many People
View chords used in this chart
Intro G G7 C Cm
G G7 C Cm
G Cm G Cm G
F C D G
Too many people going underground
F C D G
Too many reaching for a piece of cake
F C D G
Too many people pulled and pushed around
F C D G
Too many waiting for that lucky break
G G7 C Cm
That was your first mistake
G G7 C Cm G
You took your lucky break and broke it in two
Cm G Cm
Now what can be done for you?
G
You broke it in two
F C D G
Too many people sharing party lines
F C D G
Too many people never sleeping late
F C D G
Too many people paying parking fines
F C D G
Too many hungry people losing weight
G G7 C Cm
That was your first mistake
G G7 C Cm G
You took your lucky break and broke it in two
Cm G Cm
Now what can be done for you?
G
You broke it in two
Solo A Em G D
A Em G D G
F C D G
Too many people preaching practices
F C D G
Don't let them tell you what you wanna be
F C D G
Too many people holding back
F C D G
This is crazy and maybe it's not like me
G G7 C Cm
That was your last mistake
G G7 C Cm G
I find my love awake and waiting to be
Cm G
Now what can be done for you?
Cm G
She's waiting for me, YEAH
Final A Em G D
Bb F Ab Eb
C G Bb F
C G F C
How to play Too Many 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 G. 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.