The Beatles - Revolution Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar E7 chord diagram
Guitar Bm chord diagram
Guitar E chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar F# | G♭ chord diagram
[Opening]
You [A]say you want a revolution, well you [D]know,
We all want to change the [A]world.
You tell me that it’s evolution, well you [D]know,
We all want to change the [E7]world.
[verse 2]
[Bm]but when you talk about [E]destruction.
[Bm]don’t you know that you can [G]count [A]me [F#]out. [E]
[chorus]
Don’t you know it’s gonna [A]be, [D]alright.
Don’t you know it’s gonna [A]be, [D]alright.
Don’t you know it’s gonna [A]be, [D]alright. [E]
[verse 3]
You [A]say you got a real solution, well you [D]know
We’d all love to see the [A]plan
You ask me for a contribution, well you [D]know
We’re all doing what we [E7]can
[verse 4]
[Bm]But if you want money for people with [E]minds that hate
[Bm]All I can tell you is brother you [G]have [A]to [F#]wait [E]
[chorus]
Don’t you know it’s gonna [A]be, [D]alright.
Don’t you know it’s gonna [A]be, [D]alright.
Don’t you know it’s gonna [A]be, [D]alright. [E]
[verse 5]
You [A]say you’ll change the constitution, well you [D]know
We all want to change your [A]head
You tell me it’s the institution, well you [D]know
You better free your mind [E7]instead
[Closing]
[Bm]But if you go carrying pictures of [E]Chairman Mao
[Bm]You ain’t gonna make it with anyone [G][A]any [F#]how [E]
[chorus]
Don’t you know it’s gonna [A]be, [D]alright.
Don’t you know it’s gonna [A]be, [D]alright.
Don’t you know it’s gonna [A]be, [D]alright.
[A]Alright
How to play Revolution on Guitar (Step-by-step)
The Beatles - Revolution on guitar requires 7 chords and 10 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Revolution uses these transitions most often: A → D (15), D → A (10), and E → A (5). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with A - D chord transition.
1. A → D chord transition
To move from A to D;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 2 to fret 3.
2. D → E7 chord transition
To move from D to E7;
- While playing D, lift your ring finger from B string fret 3.
- Slide your index finger on G string from fret 2 to fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
3. E7 → Bm chord transition
To move from E7 to Bm;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
- Place ring finger on D string fret 4.
- Place pinky on G string fret 4.
4. Bm → E chord transition
To move from Bm to E;
- While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on D string from fret 4 to fret 2.
5. Bm → G chord transition
To move from Bm to G;
- While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 3.
6. G → A chord transition
To move from G to A;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 2.
7. A → F# chord transition
To move from A to F#;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger on G string from fret 2 to fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 4.
- Place pinky on D string fret 4.
8. F# → E chord transition
To move from F# to E;
- While playing F#, lift your pinky from D string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 3 to A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 4 and place it on D string fret 2.
9. E → A chord transition
To move from E to A;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 2.
10. D → E chord transition
To move from D to E;
- Slide your index finger on G string from fret 2 to fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 2.
Revolution chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Revolution.
- Revolution includes 56 chord transitions, 10 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Revolution contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Revolution connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After A, the most likely next chords across Chordier are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
- A → D: 29%
- A → F#: 1%
After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).- D → A: 17%
- D → E: 3%