Ordinary People (song)

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“Ordinary People”
Single by John Legend from the album Get Lifted
Released	June 7, 2005
Format	CD Single
Recorded	2004
Genre	R&B, Soul
Length	4:41
Label	Sony
Writer(s)	John Legend, Will.i.am
Producer	John Legend, Will.i.am
Certification	Gold (RIAA)
John Legend singles chronology
"Used to Love U" (2004) "Ordinary People" (2005) "Number One" (2005)

"Ordinary People" is a Grammy-winning song, which was released by John Legend in 2005. The only instrument used in the song is the piano, which is played by Legend himself. The song's lyrics talk about how people make mistakes and that fighting is a regular obstacle in all relationships.

The song's music video features Legend playing the piano with an all-white background and people acting out arguments between couples and families in front of the piano. Later in the video an orchestra appears behind Legend and the orchestra and a harmonica accompany him for the last minute of the song. The song has been praised for its raw emotion and simplicity.

It has also been featured in Now That's What I Call Music 19! album in 2005.

This was a song that was originally intended to be part of a Black Eyed Peas project. will.i.am decided to let John Legend keep the track, minus the vocals recorded by the Black Eyed Peas, for his debut.

The single has been certified gold by the RIAA.

[edit] Cover versions

Aloe Blacc did a version in Spanish, Gente Ordinaria.