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Hey People

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Hey People by James Blunt in the key of E

(From The 2026 Album Airplane Mode)

Capo 5th fret

Intro
Em    G    D    Am

Verse 1
EmCan't Fix The World With Just Sellotape
GThe Cracks Will Always Come Back Again
DCan't Just Escape On An Aeroplane
AmHoping To Land In A Better Place
Someone EmLoves, Someone Hates
Someone GBuilds, Someone Breaks
Someone DLaughs, Someone Cries
Someone AmLives, Someone Dies

Chorus
I Said, "EmHey, People!"
We're Just The GSame People
And If There's DNo Love Left In Humankind
Well, AmI'll Still Give You Mine
So Don't EmHate People
We're Just The GSame People
And If There's DNo Love Left In Humankind
Well, AmI'll Still Give You Mine

Verse 2
EmCan't Just Ride Into The Setting Sun
GWish Out Your Life For A Better One
DThe Silence Soon Will Be Deafening
AmThe Sickness Now Is The Medicine
Someone EmGives, Someone Takes
Someone's GReal, Someone's Fake
Someone's DLost, Someone's Found
Someone AmSwims, Someone Drowns

Chorus
I Said, "EmHey, People!"
We're Just The GSame People
And If There's DNo Love Left In Humankind
Well, AmI'll Still Give You Mine
So Don't EmHate People
We're Just The GSame People
And If There's DNo Love Left In Humankind
Well, AmI'll Still Give You Mine

Bridge
I Give You EmMine
I Give You GMine
I Give You DMine
I Give You AmMine

Chorus
I Said, "EmHey, People!"
We're Just The GSame People
And If There's DNo Love Left In Humankind
N.c.
Well, I'll Still Give You Mine
So Don't EmHate People
We're Just The GSame People
And If There's DNo Love Left In Humankind
Well, AmI'll Still Give You Mine

Bridge
I Give You EmMine
I Give You GMine
I Give You DMine
I Give You AmMine

Outro
Em    G    D    Cmaj7
Also available in: Am (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Hey People?

The chords for Hey People are: Em, G, D, Am, Cmaj7

What is the original key of Hey People?

The original key is Am.

What is the difficulty of playing Hey People?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Hey People in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Hey People be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Hey People on ukulele?

Chord Hey People can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Hey People?

Hey People uses 5 chords: Em, G, D, Am, Cmaj7

What is the easiest way to play Hey People?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Hey People released in?

Hey People was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Hey People?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Hey People to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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