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Talkin Bout A Revolution

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[Intro]
G   Cadd9  Em  D
G   Cadd9  Em  D
[Chorus]
G          Cadd9
Don't you know | 
         Em              D   G
They're talkin' about a revolution  
   Cadd9            Em      D
It sounds | (like a whisper) |
G          Cadd9
Don't you know  |
        Em             D   G
They're talkin' about a revolution  
   Cadd9           Em      D
It sounds |(like a whisper)
[Verse 1]
                 G               Cadd9      Em  D
While they're    standing in the welfare lines     |
G             Cadd9              Em           D
Crying at the doorsteps of those armies of salvation |
G       Cadd9             Em           D
Wasting time  |  in the unemployment lines  |
G       Cadd9      Em               D
Sitting around    waiting for a promotion  
[Chorus]
G            Cadd9
Don't you know  |
        Em               D   G
They're talkin' about a revolution  
   Cadd9            Em      D
It sounds | (like a whisper)
G           Cadd9          Em
Poor people gonna rise up  |
    D         G     Cadd9  Em  D
And get their share  |
G           Cadd9          Em
Poor people gonna rise up  |
   D             G     Cadd9  Em  D
And take what's theirs  |
G                         Cadd9
Don't you know you better run, run, run, run,
Em                  D                G
run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
Cadd9     Em   D
G                    Cadd9
Oh I said you better run, run, run, run, 
Em                   D               G
run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run 
Cadd9    Em   D
G     Cadd9       Em             D          G
  Cuz finally the tables |are starting to turn  
Cadd9               Em    D
Talkin' bout a revolution  |
G      Cadd9      Em           D          G
  Cuz finally the tables |are starting to turn |
Cadd9               Em     D    G
 Talkin' bout a revolution  oh no |
Cadd9               Em     D
 Talkin' bout a revolution ooh 
[Verse 2]
            G               Cadd9       Em  D
I've been standing in the welfare lines  |
G                  Cadd9           Em            D
  Crying at the doorsteps of those armies of salvation |
G      Cadd9            Em           D
Wasting time  | in the unemployment lines  |
G        Cadd9       Em              D
Sitting around  | waiting for a promotion  |
[Outro]
G          Cadd9
Don't you know  |
        Em             D   G
They're talkin' about a revolution  
   Cadd9            Em      D
It sounds | (like a whisper) |
G     Cadd9       Em              D         G
  And finally the tables | are starting to turn  |
Cadd9                Em    D
Talkin' bout a revolution  |
G     Cadd9       Em            D          G
  Yes finally the tables are starting to turn  |
Cadd9                  Em    D    G
Talkin' bout a revolution    oh  no |
Cadd9                  Em    D    G
Talkin' bout a revolution    oh  no |
Cadd9                  Em    D    G
Talkin' bout a revolution    oh  no

Talkin Bout A Revolution chords and lyrics

Free chords for Talkin Bout A Revolution by Tracy Chapman. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
G   Cadd9  Em  D
G   Cadd9  Em  D
[Chorus]
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
Cadd9     Em   D
Cadd9    Em   D
[Verse 2]
[Outro]

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.

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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). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.