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Revolution 1

The Beatles

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Revolution 1 by The Beatles

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  A   A   A E7

Verse
You SayA You Want A Revolution, Well You Know                    D​
We All Want To Change The World, You Tell MAe That It's Evolution
Well You Know, DWe All Want To Change The World                    E​
BmBut When You Talk About Destruction,      E​
BmDon't You Know You Can Count Me Out (G In)    A     F#7​

Hook
E7Don't You Know It's Gonna Be Alright     A      D​
E7Don't You Know It's Gonna Be Alright     A      D​
E7Don't You Know It's Gonna Be Alright     A      D      E​

Verse 2
You SayA You Got A Real Solution, Well You Know                   D​
We Don't All Love To See The Plan, You Ask Me FAor A Contribution
Well  You  Know,  WDe're  Doing  What  We  Can                     E​
BmBut If You Want Money For People With Minds That Hate       E​
BmAll I Can Tell You Is Brother You Have To Wait G       A   F#7​

Bridge
You SayA You'll Change The Constitution, Well You Know                        D​
We All  Love  To  Change  Your  Head,  You  Tell  MAe  It's  The  Institution
Well  You  Know,  YDou  Better  Free  Your  Mind  Instead                  E​
BmBut If You Go Carrying Pictures Of Chairman Mao       E​
BmYou Ain't Going To Make It With Anyone Anyhow          G   A  F#7​

Outro
AOh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh             D​
AAlright, AlrigDht, AlrighAt, Alright,D             Alr Ight
Also available in: C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Revolution 1?

The chords for Revolution 1 are: A, E7, D, E, Bm, G, F#7

What is the original key of Revolution 1?

The original key is A.

What is the difficulty of playing Revolution 1?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Revolution 1 in another key?

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

Can Revolution 1 be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Revolution 1 on ukulele?

Chord Revolution 1 can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Revolution 1?

Revolution 1 uses 7 chords: A, E7, D, E, Bm, G, F#7

What is the easiest way to play Revolution 1?

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 Revolution 1 released in?

Revolution 1 was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Revolution 1?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Revolution 1 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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