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Whole Lot of People chords by
Rory Gallagher
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Key: E minor•
Verse 1
Em
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A

whole lot of people talking,

trying to make sense

Seems everybody's living on

a barbed wire fence

Whole lotta people too proud to call

'Cause it won't get no help

at all
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Verse 2
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Everybody's waiting for

the good news day

But it seems so far away

Wonder if it's ever gonna come
Em
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'Cause the way it's been
G
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the restless one
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Verse 3

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Lot of things have gotta change
D
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A
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If it's not already too late
E
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But it is worth the wait
F#
F#
2

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B
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2

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So, let's not hang our heads
E
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Em
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D
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The light will shine one day
G
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Yeah, come on
Interlude 1
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D
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Verse 4
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Em
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Lot of things have gotta change
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A

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If it's not already too late
E
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But it is worth the wait
Em
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F#
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B
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2

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So, let's not hang our heads
Em
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The light will show through yet,

yeah
C
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D
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Verse 5
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Now listen baby, and listen well

I've got only one thing to tell

Don't you worry 'bout

people telling lies

They're only catching flies, yeah
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Verse 6


A whole lotta people talking,

trying to make sense

Seems everybody's living on

a barbed wire fence

Whole lotta people too proud to call

'Cause it won't get no,

'cause it won't get no

'Cause it won't get no help at all,
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help at all
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Yeah, come on
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Em

  • G

  • D

  • A

  • E

  • F#

    2

  • B

    2

  • C

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Whole Lot of People by Rory Gallagher is E minor.

The primary chords used in Whole Lot of People are Em, G, D, A, E, F#.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Em, G, D, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Whole Lot of People is approximately 97 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Whole Lot of People using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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