We The People
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Capo 1st Fret
Intro: (D5) (F5) (G5) (D5) x 2
(D5) The farmers rise up every morning at 5
(C5) (C5) (D5) The truckers drive them 18 wheelers all night
(C5) (C5) (D5) The factory workers they build it with pride
(C5) (C5) (D5) 24-7 down the assembly line
(F) In every city in every town
(G) Somebody's gotta make the world go 'round
(D5) We the people move it
(F) We the people know
(G) We the people, we run the countr(D5)y
We the peole prove it
(F) We're the heart and soul
(G) We the people, we run the countr(D5)y
(D5) Here's to every salesman on the telephone line
(C5) (C5) (D5) And every waitress working hard for those dimes
(C5) (C5) (D5) The middle managers who punch overtime
(C5) (C5) (D5) And anyone fighting wars, fires, and crimes
(F) Day after day, year after year
The (G) mint might print it, but the buck stops here
CHORUS
(F) We pay the taxes, we pay the bills
So they (G) better pay attention up on Capitol Hill
SPOKEN: (by Waylon Jennings)
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union,
Establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the
Common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure
The Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity,
Do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
CHORUS TWICE
FADE OUT
How to play We 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 D5. 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.