Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Talkin Bout A Revolution

Chords

4.81,243 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

The rhythm is pretty easy to pick up but if you want to sing as well it is quite difficult.
When the gaps get bigger between the chords it doesn't mean play them longer it's just, sing faster!
It's the same continuous rhythm throughout.
Chords
      G320033
  Cadd9032033
     Em022000
      Dxx0232
  Dsus4xx0233
[Intro]
  G    Cadd9    Em   D   Dsus4    Dx2
[Hook 1]
 GDon't you Cadd9know,  Emtalking about Da Dsus4re - vDo-Glution
it Cadd9sounds like a EmwhisperD  Dsus4  D  
 GDon't you Cadd9know,  Emtalking about Da Dsus4re - vDo-Glution
it Cadd9sounds like a EmwhisperD  Dsus4  D  
[Verse]
While they're Gstanding in the Cadd9welfare linesEm  D  Dsus4  D  
GCrying at the Cadd9doorsteps of those Emarmies of DsaDsus4lvatioDn
GWasting Cadd9time in Emunemployment DliDsus4nesD  
GSitting Cadd9around Emwaiting for a DprDsus4omotioDn
[Hook 1]
 GDon't you Cadd9know,  Emtalking about Da Dsus4re - vDo-Glution
it Cadd9sounds like a EmwhisperD  Dsus4  D  
GPoor people are gonna Cadd9rise up  Emand DgeDsus4t     Dtheir Gshare
Cadd9       Em      D Dsus4 D
GPoor people are gonna Cadd9rise up Emand DtaDsus4ke    Dwhat's Gtheirs
Cadd9       Em      D Dsus4 D
[Bridge]
  GDon't you know you better Cadd9run, run, run, run, Emrun, run, run, run, Drun, Dsus4run, Drun  Grun,
Cadd9       Em      D Dsus4 D
  GOh, I said you better Cadd9run, run, run, run, Emrun, run, run, run, Drun, Dsus4run, Drun, Grun
Cadd9       Em      D Dsus4 D
[Hook 2]
GCuz, Cadd9finally the Emtables arDe Dsus4starting Dto tGurn
Cadd9Talkin' about a revoEmlutionD  Dsus4  D  
GYes, Cadd9finally the Emtables arDe Dsus4starting Dto tGurn
Cadd9Talkin' about a revoEmlution Doh Dsus4noD  
    G  Cadd9Talkin' about a revoEmlution Doh Dsus4noD  
[Verse]
While they're Gstanding in the Cadd9welfare linesEm  D  Dsus4  D  
GCrying at the Cadd9doorsteps of those Emarmies of DsaDsus4lvatioDn
GWasting Cadd9time in the Emunemployment DliDsus4nesD  
GSitting Cadd9around Emwaiting for a DprDsus4omotioDn
[Hook 1]
GDon't you Cadd9know, you're Emtalking about Da Dsus4re - vDo-Glution
It Cadd9sounds like a EmwhisperD  Dsus4  D  
[Hook 2]
 GAnd Cadd9finally the Emtables arDe Dsus4starting Dto tGurn
Cadd9Talkin' about a revoEmlutionD  Dsus4  D  
GYes, Cadd9finally the Emtables arDe Dsus4starting Dto tGurn
Cadd9Talkin' about a revoEmlution Doh Dsus4noD  
    G  Cadd9Talking about a revoEmlution Doh Dsus4noD  
    G  Cadd9Talking about a revoEmlution Doh Dsus4noD  

🎸 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

Talkin Bout A Revolution

by Tracy Chapman

Lyrics & chords · Original key

The rhythm is pretty easy to pick up but if you want to sing as well it is quite difficult.

When the gaps get bigger between the chords it doesn't mean play them longer it's just, sing faster!

It's the same continuous rhythm throughout.

Chords

320033

Cadd9

032033

022000

xx0232

Dsus4

xx0233

[Intro]

G Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D

[Hook 1]

G Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D G

Don't you know, talking about a re - vo-lution

Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D

it sounds like a whisper

G Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D G

Don't you know, talking about a re - vo-lution

Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D

it sounds like a whisper

[Verse]

G Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D

While they're standing in the welfare lines

G Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D

Crying at the doorsteps of those armies of salvation

G Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D

Wasting time in unemployment lines

G Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D

Sitting around waiting for a promotion

[Hook 1]

G Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D G

Don't you know, talking about a re - vo-lution

Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D

it sounds like a whisper

G Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D G

Poor people are gonna rise up and get their share

Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D

G Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D G

Poor people are gonna rise up and take what's theirs

Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D

[Bridge]

G Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D G

Don't you know you better run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run run,

Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D

G Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D G

Oh, I said you better run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run

Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D

[Hook 2]

G Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D G

Cuz, finally the tables are starting to turn

Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D

Talkin' about a revolution

G Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D G

Yes, finally the tables are starting to turn

Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D

Talkin' about a revolution oh no

G Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D

Talkin' about a revolution oh no

[Verse]

G Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D

While they're standing in the welfare lines

G Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D

Crying at the doorsteps of those armies of salvation

G Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D

Wasting time in the unemployment lines

G Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D

Sitting around waiting for a promotion

[Hook 1]

G Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D G

Don't you know, you're talking about a re - vo-lution

Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D

It sounds like a whisper

[Hook 2]

G Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D G

And finally the tables are starting to turn

Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D

Talkin' about a revolution

G Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D G

Yes, finally the tables are starting to turn

Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D

Talkin' about a revolution oh no

G Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D

Talking about a revolution oh no

G Cadd9 Em D Dsus4 D

Talking about a revolution oh no

About Talkin Bout A Revolution Chords by Tracy Chapman

Learn how to play Talkin Bout A Revolution by Tracy Chapman with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Talkin Bout A Revolution chords”, “Talkin Bout A Revolution guitar chords”, or “Tracy Chapman Talkin Bout A Revolution 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 Talkin Bout A Revolution chords and for experienced players who want accurate Talkin Bout A Revolution lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Cadd9, Em, D, Dsus4.

FAQ — Talkin Bout A Revolution by Tracy Chapman

How do I play "Talkin Bout A Revolution" by Tracy Chapman on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Talkin Bout A Revolution" by Tracy Chapman 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 "Talkin Bout A Revolution" by Tracy Chapman free?

Yes. The chords for "Talkin Bout A Revolution" by Tracy Chapman are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Talkin Bout A Revolution" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Talkin Bout A Revolution"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Talkin Bout A Revolution" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Talkin Bout A Revolution" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Talkin Bout A Revolution" by Tracy Chapman with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Tracy Chapman below.

What key is "Talkin Bout A Revolution" in?

The chords for "Talkin Bout A Revolution" show the original chord names (including G, Cadd9, Em, D, Dsus4). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.