We Are The People
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: C#mCapotraste:
4th traste
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We Are The People – John Mellencamp
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Written by: John Mellencamp
From: “The Lonesome Jubilee” (1987)
Tabbed by: maguri
Tuning: Standard
Capo: 4th fret
Play: Am
Key: C#m
For chords in original key, transpose +4.
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Lick
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|----------------|0
B|----------------|1
G|----------------|2
D|----------------|2
A|--------3-------|0
E|--0-3-5---5-3-5-|
CHORDS
E-A-D-G-B-e
Fmaj7/A x-0-3-2-1-0
G6/A x-0-5-4-3-0
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[Intro]
| Am | Fmaj7/A | G6/A | Am |
| Am | Fmaj7/A | G6/A | Am |
[Verse 1]
Am F
If you're feelin' shut down
G Am
May my thoughts be with you
Am F G
If you're a black man bein' beat down and shoved all around
Am
May my thoughts be with you
[Verse 2]
Am F
If your world's gettin' a little to tough
G Am
You know our thoughts are with you
Am F
Hey, I know that it's crazy out there
G Am
And my thoughts are with you
[Chorus]
G Am
We are the people
G Am
And we live forever
G Am
We are the people
F G Am
And our future's written on the wind
F G [ Am ]
On the wind
[Interlude]
| Am | Fmaj7/A | G6/A | Am |
| Am | Fmaj7 | G6/E G6/D G6/C | Am |
[Verse 3]
Am F
If you are one of the homeless
G Am
May our thoughts be with you
Am F
If you are ... scared and alone
G Am
You know our thoughts are with you
[Verse 4]
Am F
If you are one of the fortunate ones
G Am
We all know it's lonely up there
Am F
We understand that nobody's got it made
G Am
So, our thoughts are with you
[Chorus]
G Am
We are the people
G Am
And we live forever
G Am
We are the people
F G Am
And our future's written on the wind
F G | Am | G |
On the wind (lick)
[Solo]
| Am | G | Am | G |
| Am | G | Am | G |
| Am | G | Am | G |
| Am | G | Am | G | % |
[Verse 5]
Am F
You see yourself as a leader
G Am
May my thoughts be with you
Am F
If you try to divide and conquer
G Am
We'll rise up against you
[Verse 6]
Am F
We know only the strong will survive
G Am
But the meek will inherit
Am F
So if you've got a coat of arms, oh friend
G Am
I suggest we wear it
[Chorus]
G Am
We are the people
G Am
And we live forever
G Am
We are the people
F G Am
And our future's written on the wind
F G | Am | G |
On the wind (lick)
[Solo]
| Am | G | Am | G |
| Am | G | Am | G |
| Am | G | Am | G |
| Am | G | Am | G | Am
(lick)
How to play We Are The 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 E. 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.