People Get Ready

Curtis Mayfield

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Curtis Mayfield

Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer, and one of the most influential musicians behind soul and politically conscious African-American music. He first achieved success and recognition with The Impressions during the civil rights movement of the late 1950s and 1960s, and later worked as a solo artist. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Mayfield started his musical career in a gospel choir. Moving to the North Side, he met Jerry Butler in 1956 at the age of 14, and joined the vocal group The Impressions. As a songwriter, Mayfield became noted as one of the first musicians to bring more prevalent themes of social awareness into soul music. In 1965, he wrote "People Get Ready" for the Imp… more »


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2004
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People get ready, there's a train a comin' 
You don't need no baggage, you just get on board 
All you need is faith, to hear the diesels hummin'
Don't need no ticket, you just thank the Lord 

So people get ready, for the train to Jordan 
Picking up passengers coast to coast 
Faith is the key, open the doors and board 'em 
There's hope for all, among those loved the most 

There ain't no room for the hopeless sinner 
Whom would hurt all mankind, just to save his own, believe me now
Have pity on those whose chances grow thinner 
For there is no hiding place, against the kingdom's throne 

So people get ready there's a train a comin' 
You don't need no baggage, you just get on board 
All you need is faith, to hear the diesels hummin' 
Don't need no ticket, you just thank the Lord

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Written by: Curtis Mayfield

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