Now playing

Revelator

Chords

5.0234 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Eminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/55

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 55Position: 2

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Chords Used:
      Amx02210
   Asus2x02200
 Asus2/Cx32200
       Cx32010
       Dxx0232
      Em022000
       G320033
Standard Tuning (CAPO V)
[All tabs and chords relative to capo]
[Intro Chords and Tabs]
e|---------Em------0--------C---------------Asus2------------------------|
B|------------------0----------1p0-------------------------2-2-2-|
G|-0-0-0-0-----0------0-------------2p0-----------0--2-4---------|
D|-4-4-4-4---2----------2----2-------------0-2--4----------------|
A|---------2---------------3-------------------------------------|
E|---------0-----------------------------0-----------------------|
e|-----0--0h2-2-2-C2/3-5-3--2-0-Asus2------------------C----------------|
B|-2/3-------------------------3-3/5-3-2-3/5-3-1-1---------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------4-2--0------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------2/4--|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 1]
   EmDarling reCmember       Asus2from when you Asus2/Ccome to me
   EmThat I’m the preCtender, I’m Asus2not what I’m Asus2/Csupposed to be
   AmBut who could kCnow, lf I’m a tGraitor?D  
Times the reveAmlator-rrrr-Cer
[Verse 2]
   EmThey caught the kCaty,      Asus2and left me a Asus2/Cmule to ride
   EmThe fortune Clady Asus2came along she Asus2/Cwalked beside
   AmBut every Cword seemed to Gdate herD  
Times the reveAmlator-rrrr-Cer, the revelatorD  
[Instrumental]
 Em   C   Asus2     Asus2/C(x2)
[Verse 3]
  EmUp in the Cmorning      Asus2up and Asus2/Con the ride
  EmI drive in to CCorning      Asus2and all the Asus2/Cspindles whine
   AmAnd ever Cday is getting GstraighterD  
Times the reveAmlator-rrrr-Cer, the revelatorD  
[Instrumental]
 Em   C   Asus2     Asus2/C(x2)
[Verse 4]
   EmLeaving the Cvalley      Asus2and fucking Asus2/Cout of sight
   EmI’ll go back to CCali,     Asus2where I can sleep out Asus2/Cevery night
   Amand watch the Cwaves and move the GfaderD  
Times the reveAmlator-rrrr-Cer, the revelatorD  
[Outro Verse]
   AmQueen of fCakes and ImitGatorsD  
Times the reveAmlator-rrrr-Cer
[Instrumental Outro]
Em C Asus2 Asus2/C   (x6) to fade out...
| h  Hammer-on
| p  Pull-off
*************************

All chords in this song (7)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Revelator

by Gillian Welch

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 5 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Asus2

Asus2/C

Chords Used:

x02210

Asus2

x02200

Asus2/C

x32200

x32010

xx0232

022000

320033

Standard Tuning (CAPO V)

[All tabs and chords relative to capo]

[Intro Chords and Tabs]

Em C Asus2

e|---------------0-----------------------------------------------|

B|------------------0----------1p0-------------------------2-2-2-|

G|-0-0-0-0-----0------0-------------2p0-----------0--2-4---------|

D|-4-4-4-4---2----------2----2-------------0-2--4----------------|

A|---------2---------------3-------------------------------------|

E|---------0-----------------------------0-----------------------|

C Asus2 C

e|-----0--0h2-2-2-2/3-5-3--2-0-----------------------------------|

B|-2/3-------------------------3-3/5-3-2-3/5-3-1-1---------------|

G|---------------------------------------------------4-2--0------|

D|----------------------------------------------------------2/4--|

A|---------------------------------------------------------------|

E|---------------------------------------------------------------|

[Verse 1]

Em C Asus2 Asus2/C

Darling remember from when you come to me

Em C Asus2 Asus2/C

That I’m the pretender, I’m not what I’m supposed to be

Am C G D

But who could know, lf I’m a traitor?

Am C

Times the revelator-rrrr-er

[Verse 2]

Em C Asus2 Asus2/C

They caught the katy, and left me a mule to ride

Em C Asus2 Asus2/C

The fortune lady came along she walked beside

Am C G D

But every word seemed to date her

Am C D

Times the revelator-rrrr-er, the revelator

[Instrumental]

Em C Asus2 Asus2/C

(x2)

[Verse 3]

Em C Asus2 Asus2/C

Up in the morning up and on the ride

Em C Asus2 Asus2/C

I drive in to Corning and all the spindles whine

Am C G D

And ever day is getting straighter

Am C D

Times the revelator-rrrr-er, the revelator

[Instrumental]

Em C Asus2 Asus2/C

(x2)

[Verse 4]

Em C Asus2 Asus2/C

Leaving the valley and fucking out of sight

Em C Asus2 Asus2/C

I’ll go back to Cali, where I can sleep out every night

Am C G D

and watch the waves and move the fader

Am C D

Times the revelator-rrrr-er, the revelator

[Outro Verse]

Am C G D

Queen of fakes and Imitators

Am C

Times the revelator-rrrr-er

[Instrumental Outro]

Em C Asus2 Asus2/C (x6) to fade out...

| h Hammer-on

| p Pull-off

*************************

About Revelator Chords by Gillian Welch

Learn how to play Revelator by Gillian Welch with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Revelator chords”, “Revelator guitar chords”, or “Gillian Welch Revelator chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Revelator chords and for experienced players who want accurate Revelator lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, Asus2, Asus2/C, C, D, Em.

FAQ — Revelator by Gillian Welch

How do I play "Revelator" by Gillian Welch on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Revelator" by Gillian Welch on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Revelator" by Gillian Welch free?

Yes. The chords for "Revelator" by Gillian Welch are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Revelator" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Revelator" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Revelator"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Revelator" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Revelator" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Revelator" by Gillian Welch with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Gillian Welch below.

What key is "Revelator" in?

The chords for "Revelator" show the original chord names (including Am, Asus2, Asus2/C, C, D, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.