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Redbone

Childish Gambino

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

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

Intro (Full band)
  D#maj7 F   Gm   D#maj7 F   Gm  [x2]

Verse
D#maj7DaylightF, GmI Wake Up Feeling Like You Won't Play RD#maj7ight     F​
I GmUsed To Know, But Now That Shit Don't Feel Right        D#maj7        F​
It MGmade Me Put Away My Pride     D#maj7       F  Gm​
D#maj7So LongF, GmYou Made A Nigga Wait For Some, So Long D#maj7       F​
You MaGmke It Hard For A Boy Like That To Go Wrong        D#maj7       F​
I'm WiGmshing I Could Make This Mine, Oh D#maj7        F  Gm​

Pre-Hook
If You Want GmIt (Yeah), You Can Have It (Oh.Cm..), If You Need It (Ooh)  Am7(b5)​
We Can Make IGmt (Oh), If You Want It, YCmou Can Have It        Am7(b5)        D​

Hook
But Stay WokD#maj7e, Niggas FCrGmeepin'
They Gon' Find YCmou, GDmon'F Catch You SleeGmpin', Ooh
Now Stay WokeD#maj7, Niggas CFreepGmin'
Now Don't You Close YD#maj7our Eyes F  Gm​

Verse
D#maj7Too LatFe,Gm You Wanna Make It Right, But Now It's Too LatD#maj7e        F​
My PeaGmnut Butter Chocolate Cake With Kool-Aid         D#maj7         F​
I'm TrGmying Not To Waste My Time    D#maj7       F  Gm​

Pre-Hook
If You WantCm It,Dm OhF, You Can GmHave It, You Can FHavDme It
If You NeedCm It, YoDmu Better BelFieve In Something, We Can Make It, Oh       Gm       F  Dm​
If You WantCm ItDm, YFou CanGm Have IFt,Dm Ah! D​

Hook
But Stay WokD#maj7e (Stay Woke), FNiggas Creepin' (GmThey Be Creepin')
They Gon' Find YCmou (They GDmon' Find YoFu), Gon' Catch You Sleepin'       Gm​
(Gon' Catch You Sleepin', Put Your Hands Up Now, Baby)
Ooh, Now Stay Woke, ND#maj7iggas CreeFpiGmn'
Now, Don't You Close YourD#maj7 Eyes  F     Gm​

Hook
But Stay WokD#maj7e (Ooh), FNiggas CreepinGm' (They Gon' Find You)
They Gon' Find YCmou, GDmon' FCatch You SleepiGmn', Ooh (Gon' Catch You)
Now Stay Woke, ND#maj7iggas CreFepiGmn'
Now, Don't You ClD#maj7ose Your EyFes     Gm​

Instruments
(HGow'dCm7 It GeAm9(b5)t So ScandaloGmus? OCm7h, HowAm9(b5)'d It Get So Scandalous?)
(OGh, OCm7h, BabAm9(b5)y You, How'dGm It GCm7et...,Am9(b5) How'd It Get So Scandalous?)
(HGow'dCm7 It GeAm9(b5)t So ScandaloGmus?) Cm7      Am9(b5)​

Outro
(BGut SCm7tay WokAm9(b5)e, But StayGm Woke)Cm7      Am9(b5)​
Also available in: Ebm (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Redbone?

The chords for Redbone are: Gm, D#maj7, F, Cm, Am7(b5), D, Dm, G, Cm7, Am9(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: Gm, D#maj7, F, Cm, Am7(b5), D, Dm, G, Cm7, Am9(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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