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Notes before you play:
1. This song is more easily played 3 semitones lower (or with capo 3) - the key of Am.
2. I wrote "Soviets" stretched out with hyphens ("So-vi-ets"). That is for the chords to fit over
the correct syllables.
3. Originally, it is played on the organ, so I advise you to use a keyboard.
4. Do not play the song by strumming, it will not sound right. Instead, do this:
(1) If you are playing a keyboard, hit the bass notes on the first beat (where the chord is
written), and the right hand chord on the second (halfway to the next chord).
(2) If you are playing a guitar, pluck the bass on the first beat (where the chord is written),
and pluck the rest of the chord on the second beat (halfway to the next chord).
Key of Cm (with passages in C melodic minor), standard tuning, no capo necessary
[Verse 1]
Cm Cm7/Bb Ab Bb
In Europe and America
Fm Gm Ab Bb
there's a growing feeling of hysteria.
Cm Cm7/Bb Ab Bb
Conditioned to respond to all the threats
G/B Cm Gsus4 G
in the rhetorical speeches of the So-vi-ets.
[Chorus 1]
Eb Eb G/B G/B
Mr. Krushchev said we will bury you,
Cm Cm G G
I don't subscribe to this point of view.
Cm Cm7/Bb Ab Bb
It would be such an ignorant thing to do
Fm Bb Cm Cm
if the Russians love their children too.
[Verse 2]
Cm Cm7/Bb Ab Bb
How can I save my little boy
Fm Gm Ab Bb
from Oppenheimer's deadly toy?
Cm Cm7/Bb Ab Bb
There is no monopoly of common sense
G/B Cm Gsus4 G
on either side of the political fence.
[Chorus 2]
Eb Eb G/B G/B
We share the same biology,
Cm Cm G G
regardless of ideology.
Cm Cm7/Bb Ab Bb
Believe me when I say to you,
Fm Gm Ab Bb (Cm)
I hope the Russians love their children too.
[Interlude]
|Cm Ab |Cm/Eb Cm/F |Cm Ab |Cm/Eb Cm/F
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|--------8-------|6---------------|----------------|----------------|
G|5---------------|----8---7---5---|----5-7-8---7---|5---------------|
D|----------------|----------------|8---------------|--------5-------|
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
|Cm Ab |Cm/Eb Cm/F |Cm Ab |Cm/Eb Cm/F
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|----------------|------------6---|8---9---8---6---|8---------------|
G|--------7-------|5---7---8-------|----------------|----------------|
D|5---------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
|Cm Ab |Cm/Eb Cm/F |Cm Ab |Cm/Eb Cm/F
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|--------8-------|6---------------|----------------|----------------|
G|5---------------|----8---7---5---|----5-7-8---7---|5---------------|
D|----------------|----------------|8---------------|--------5-------|
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
|Cm Ab |Cm/Eb Cm/F |Cm Ab |Cm/Eb Cm/F
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|----------------|------------6---|8---9---8---6---|8---------------|
G|--------7-------|5---7---8-------|----------------|----------------|
D|5---------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
[Verse 3]
Cm Cm7/Bb Ab Bb
There is no historical precedent,
Fm Gm Ab Bb
to put the words in the mouth of the president.
Cm Cm7/Bb Ab Bb
There's no such thing as a winnable war,
G/B Cm Gsus4 G
it's a lie we don't believe anymore
[Chorus 3]
Eb Eb G/B G/B
Mr. Reagan says we will protect you
Cm Cm G G
I don't subscribe to this point of view.
Cm Cm7/Bb Ab Bb
Believe me when I say to you
Fm Bb Cm Cm
I hope the Russians love their children too.
[Interlude]
|Cm Cm7/Bb |Ab Bb |Fm Gm |Ab Bb
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|--------8-------|6---------------|----------------|----------------|
G|5---------------|----8---7---5---|----5-7-8---7---|5---------------|
D|----------------|----------------|8---------------|--------5-------|
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
|Cm Cm7/Bb |Ab Bb |G/B Cm |Gsus4 G
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|----------------|------------6---|8---9---8---6---|8---------------|
G|--------7-------|5---7---8-------|----------------|----------------|
D|5---------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
[Chorus 4]
Eb Eb G/B G/B
We share the same biology,
Cm Cm G G
regardless of ideology.
Cm Cm7/Bb Ab Bb
What might save us me and you,
Fm Gm Ab Bb (Cm)
is if the Russians looove their children too.
[Outro] (Repeat and Fade Out)
|Cm Ab |Cm/Eb Cm/F |Cm Ab |Cm/Eb Cm/F
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|--------8-------|6---------------|----------------|----------------|
G|5---------------|----8---7---5---|----5-7-8---7---|5---------------|
D|----------------|----------------|8---------------|--------5-------|
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
|Cm Ab |Cm/Eb Cm/F |Cm Ab |Cm/Eb Cm/F
e|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
B|----------------|------------6---|8---9---8---6---|8---------------|
G|--------7-------|5---7---8-------|----------------|----------------|
D|5---------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|Russians chords and lyrics
Free chords for Russians by Sting. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.
Notes before you play:
1. This song is more easily played 3 semitones lower (or with capo 3) - the key of Am.
2. I wrote "Soviets" stretched out with hyphens ("So-vi-ets"). That is for the chords to fit over
the correct syllables.
3. Originally, it is played on the organ, so I advise you to use a keyboard.
4. Do not play the song by strumming, it will not sound right. Instead, do this:
(1) If you are playing a keyboard, hit the bass notes on the first beat (where the chord is
written), and the right hand chord on the second (halfway to the next chord).
(2) If you are playing a guitar, pluck the bass on the first beat (where the chord is written),
and pluck the rest of the chord on the second beat (halfway to the next chord).
Key of Cm (with passages in C melodic minor), standard tuning, no capo necessary
[Verse 1]
[Chorus 1]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus 2]
[Verse 3]
[Chorus 3]
[Chorus 4]Russians Chords by Sting
Learn how to play Russians by Sting with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Russians chords”, “Russians guitar chords”, or “Sting Russians 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 Russians chords and for experienced players who want accurate Russians lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, Cm, C, Cm7/Bb, Ab, Bb.
Frequently asked questions about Russians
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What key is "Russians" in?
The chords for "Russians" show the original chord names (including Am, Cm, C, Cm7/Bb, Ab, Bb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.