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Rasputin

Boney M

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

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

Riff
  Dm   Dm   Dm   Dm

Instruments
  Dm   Dm   Gm   Am Dm  [x2]
  Dm     Dm     Gm       Hey, AmHey, Hey, Hey,   Dm    Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey

Instruments
HeDmy, Hey, HeyC, Hey, Hey, HeyA#, Hey, Hey   Am​

Strings
  Dm   Dm Am C  [x2]

Verse
DmThere Lived A Certain Man In Russia Long Ago
He Was Big AGmnd Strong, In His Eyes A Flaming AGlow                 Dm​
DmMost People Look At Him With Terror And With Fear
But To MoscGmow Chicks He Was Such A Lovely DearA                 Dm​
DmHe Could Preach The Bible Like A Preacher
GmFull Of Ecstasy And Fire     A​
DmBut He Also Was The Kind Of Teacher
GmWomen WoulAd Desire   Dm​

Hook
  DRa Ra RaspFutin Lover Of ThGe Russian Queen    D​
 TChere Was A Cat ThaGt Really Was GDone
  DRa Ra RaspFutin Russia's GreGatest Love Machine          D​
 ICt Was A ShameG How He Carried OnD                    D​

Instruments
  Dm   Dm Am C  [x2]
  Dm   Dm   Gm   Am Dm

Verse
DmHe Ruled The Russian Land And Never Mind The Tsar
But The KazacGmhok He Danced Really WunderbarA​
DmIn All Affairs Of State He Was The Man To Please
But He Was RGmeal Great When He Had A Girl To SquAeeze              Dm​
DmFor The Queen He Was No Wheeler Dealer Though She'd Heard The GmThings He'd Done                                       A​
DmShe Believed He Was A Holy Healer Who Would Heal Her GmSon            A          Dm​

Instruments
BuDmt WheCn HiA#s DrAminkinDmg And Lusting And His Hunger For Power Became Known To More
AnDmd MorCe PeA#oplAme TheDm Demands To Do Something About This Outrageous
Man Became Louder And Louder

Instruments (Strings)
HeDmy, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, DmHey, Hey Am   C​

Instruments
  Dm   Dm   Gm   Am Dm

Verse
Dm"This Man's Just Got To Go!" Declared His Enemies
GmBut The Ladies Begged "Don't You Try To Do It, PleaAse"            Dm​
DmNo Doubt This Rasputin Had Lots Of Hidden Charms
Though He Was A BrGmute They Just Fell Into His Arms  A             Dm​
DmThen One Night Some Men Of Higher Standing Set A Trap, They're Not To GmBlame                                A​
Dm"Come To Visit Us" They Kept Demanding And He Really Came     Gm         A      Dm​

Hook
DRa Ra RaspFutin Lover Of TGhe Russian Queen    D​
CThey Put Some Poison IntGo His Wine  D​
DRa Ra RaspFutin Russia's GGreatest Love Machine         D​
CHe Drank It All AnGd Said "I FeDel Fine"              D​
DRa Ra RaspFutin Lover Of TGhe Russian Queen    D​
CThey Didn't Quit, ThGey Wanted HisD Head
DRa Ra RaspFutin Russia's GGreatest Love Machine         D​
CAnd So They Shot HiGm Till He Was DDead                      D​
Also available in: Bm (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Rasputin?

The chords for Rasputin are: Dm, Gm, Am, C, A#, A, D, F, G

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: Dm, Gm, Am, C, A#, A, D, F, G

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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