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Rasputin

Boney M

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Rasputin by Boney M in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Drum
| 8 Bars |

Riff
  Cm   Cm   Cm   Cm

Instruments
  Cm   Cm   Fm   Gm Cm  [x2]
  Cm     Cm     Fm       Hey, GmHey, Hey, Hey,   Cm    Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey

Instruments
HeCmy, Hey, HeyA#, Hey, Hey, Hey,G# Hey, Hey    Gm​

Strings
  Cm   Cm Gm A#  [x2]

Verse
CmThere Lived A Certain Man In Russia Long Ago
He Was Big AFmnd Strong, In His Eyes A Flaming GGlow                 Cm​
CmMost People Look At Him With Terror And With Fear
But To MoscFmow Chicks He Was Such A Lovely DearG                 Cm​
CmHe Could Preach The Bible Like A Preacher
FmFull Of Ecstasy And Fire     G​
CmBut He Also Was The Kind Of Teacher
FmWomen WoulGd Desire   Cm​

Hook
  CRa Ra RaspD#utin Lover Of TheF Russian Queen     C​
 TA#here Was A Cat ThatF Really Was GoCne
  CRa Ra RaspD#utin Russia's GreaFtest Love Machine           C​
 IA#t Was A Shame FHow He Carried On C                    C​

Instruments
  Cm   Cm Gm A#  [x2]
  Cm   Cm   Fm   Gm Cm

Verse
CmHe Ruled The Russian Land And Never Mind The Tsar
But The KazacFmhok He Danced Really WunderbarG​
CmIn All Affairs Of State He Was The Man To Please
But He Was RFmeal Great When He Had A Girl To SquGeeze              Cm​
CmFor The Queen He Was No Wheeler Dealer Though She'd Heard The FmThings He'd Done                                       G​
CmShe Believed He Was A Holy Healer Who Would Heal Her FmSon            G          Cm​

Instruments
BuCmt WheA#n HisG# DriGmnkingCm And Lusting And His Hunger For Power Became Known To More
AnCmd MorA#e PeoG#pleGm The CmDemands To Do Something About This Outrageous
Man Became Louder And Louder

Instruments (Strings)
HeCmy, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, CmHey, Hey Gm   A#​

Instruments
  Cm   Cm   Fm   Gm Cm

Verse
Cm"This Man's Just Got To Go!" Declared His Enemies
FmBut The Ladies Begged "Don't You Try To Do It, PleaGse"            Cm​
CmNo Doubt This Rasputin Had Lots Of Hidden Charms
Though He Was A BrFmute They Just Fell Into His Arms  G             Cm​
CmThen One Night Some Men Of Higher Standing Set A Trap, They're Not To FmBlame                                G​
Cm"Come To Visit Us" They Kept Demanding And He Really Came     Fm         G      Cm​

Hook
CRa Ra RaspD#utin Lover Of ThFe Russian Queen     C​
A#They Put Some Poison IntoF His Wine   C​
CRa Ra RaspD#utin Russia's GrFeatest Love Machine          C​
A#He Drank It All AndF Said "I FeeCl Fine"               C​
CRa Ra RaspD#utin Lover Of ThFe Russian Queen     C​
A#They Didn't Quit, TheFy Wanted His CHead
CRa Ra RaspD#utin Russia's GrFeatest Love Machine          C​
A#And So They Shot HimF Till He Was DCead                       C​
Also available in: Bm (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Rasputin?

The chords for Rasputin are: Cm, Fm, Gm, A#, G#, G, C, D#, F

What is the original key of Rasputin?

The original key is Bm.

What is the difficulty of playing Rasputin?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Rasputin in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Rasputin be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Rasputin on ukulele?

Chord Rasputin can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Rasputin?

Rasputin uses 9 chords: Cm, Fm, Gm, A#, G#, G, C, D#, F

What is the easiest way to play Rasputin?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Rasputin released in?

Rasputin was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Rasputin?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Rasputin to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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