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Redbone

Childish Gambino

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Redbone by Childish Gambino in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 2010s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Romance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro (Strings & Drum)
  Cm   Cm

Intro (Full band)
  G#maj7 A#   Cm   G#maj7 A#   Cm  [x2]

Verse
G#maj7DaylightA#, ICm Wake Up Feeling Like You Won't Play RiG#maj7ght      A#​
I CmUsed To Know, But Now That Shit Don't Feel Right        G#maj7        A#​
It MCmade Me Put Away My Pride     G#maj7       A#   Cm​
G#maj7So LongA#, YCmou Made A Nigga Wait For Some, So Long  G#maj7       A#​
You MaCmke It Hard For A Boy Like That To Go Wrong        G#maj7       A#​
I'm WiCmshing I Could Make This Mine, Oh G#maj7        A#   Cm​

Pre-Hook
If You Want CmIt (Yeah), You Can Have It (Oh.Fm..), If You Need It (Ooh)  Dm7(b5)​
We Can Make ICmt (Oh), If You Want It, YFmou Can Have It        Dm7(b5)        G​

Hook
But Stay WokG#maj7e, Niggas A#CreCmepin'
They Gon' Find YFmou, GGmon'A# Catch You SleepCmin', Ooh
Now Stay WokeG#maj7, Niggas CA#reepiCmn'
Now Don't You Close YG#maj7our Eyes A#   Cm​

Verse
G#maj7Too LatA#e, CmYou Wanna Make It Right, But Now It's Too LateG#maj7         A#​
My PeaCmnut Butter Chocolate Cake With Kool-Aid         G#maj7         A#​
I'm TrCmying Not To Waste My Time    G#maj7       A#   Cm​

Pre-Hook
If You WantFm It,Gm OhA#, You Can HCmave It, You Can HA#ave GmIt
If You NeedFm It, YoGmu Better BelA#ieve In Something, We Can Make It, Oh        Cm       A#   Gm​
If You WantFm ItGm, YA#ou Can CmHave ItA#, AGmh!   G​

Hook
But Stay WokG#maj7e (Stay Woke), A#Niggas Creepin' (TCmhey Be Creepin')
They Gon' Find YFmou (They GGmon' Find YoA#u), Gon' Catch You Sleepin'        Cm​
(Gon' Catch You Sleepin', Put Your Hands Up Now, Baby)
Ooh, Now Stay Woke, NG#maj7iggas CreeA#pinCm'
Now, Don't You Close YourG#maj7 Eyes  A#      Cm​

Hook
But Stay WokG#maj7e (Ooh), A#Niggas Creepin'Cm (They Gon' Find You)
They Gon' Find YFmou, GGmon' A#Catch You SleepinCm', Ooh (Gon' Catch You)
Now Stay Woke, NG#maj7iggas CreA#epinCm'
Now, Don't You ClG#maj7ose Your EyA#es      Cm​

Instruments
(HCow'dFm7 It GeDm9(b5)t So ScandaloCmus? OFm7h, HowDm9(b5)'d It Get So Scandalous?)
(OCh, OFm7h, BabDm9(b5)y You, How'dCm It GFm7et...,Dm9(b5) How'd It Get So Scandalous?)
(HCow'dFm7 It GeDm9(b5)t So ScandaloCmus?) Fm7      Dm9(b5)​

Outro
(BCut SFm7tay WokDm9(b5)e, But StayCm Woke)Fm7      Dm9(b5)​
Also available in: Ebm (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Redbone?

The chords for Redbone are: Cm, G#maj7, A#, Fm, Dm7(b5), G, Gm, C, Fm7, Dm9(b5)

What is the original key of Redbone?

The original key is Ebm.

What is the difficulty of playing Redbone?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Redbone in another key?

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

Can Redbone be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Redbone on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Redbone?

Redbone uses 10 chords: Cm, G#maj7, A#, Fm, Dm7(b5), G, Gm, C, Fm7, Dm9(b5)

What is the easiest way to play Redbone?

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 Redbone released in?

Redbone was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Redbone?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Redbone 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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