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Les Misérables - Do You Hear The People Sing

Do You Hear the People Sing? is a song from the musical Les Misérables, which is based on the 1862 novel of the same name by Victor Hugo. The song serves as an act of rebellion against oppression and an anthem of hope for the future, symbolizing collective unity and strength. It is often considered one of the most iconic and inspiring songs of the musical.

Key: F

Introduction:

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       F 
Do you hear the people sing,
             Bb/F             F 
Singing the song of angry men,
           Dm          G                C 
It is the music of a people who will not be slaves again,
           F 
When the beating of your heart,
            Bb/F             F 
Echoes the beating of the drum,
             Dm             Gm            C7      F 
There is a life about to start when tomorrow comes.

 E          Am 
Will you join in our crusade,
              Em 
Who will be strong and stand with me,
    Dm 
Beyond the barricade is there a
 Am 
World you long to see,
       F                           Dm7                        G 
Then join in the fight that will give you the right to be free,

         C 
Do you hear the people sing,
             F/C            C 
Singing the song of angry men,
           Am          D                G 
It is the music of a people who will not be slaves again,

           C               C/E 
When the beating of your heart,
             F              C/E 
Echoes the beating of the drums,
             Am             Dm           G7       C 
There is a life about to start when tomorrow comes.

          Am 
Will you give all you can give so that our
 Em 
Banner may advance,
           Dm 
Some will fall and some will live,
                Am 
Will you stand up and take the chance
      F                          Dm7                   G 
The blood of the martyrs will water the meadows of France!

         C 
Do you hear the people sing,
              F/C           C 
Singing the song of angry men,
           Am          D                G 
It is the music of a people who will not be slaves again,
           C               C/E 
When the beating of your heart,
             F              C/E 
Echoes the beating of the drum,
             Am             Dm           G7       C 
There is a life about to start when tomorrow comes.