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The Beatles - Revolution Chords

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ChordsA, D, E7, Bm, E, G, F#
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

YouAsayyouwantarevolution,wellyouDknow,
WeallwanttochangetheAworld.
Youtellmethatit’sevolution,wellyouDknow,
WeallwanttochangetheE7world.
BmbutwhenyoutalkaboutEdestruction.
Bmdon’tyouknowthatyoucanGcountAmeF#out.E
Don’tyouknowit’sgonnaAbe,Dalright.
Don’tyouknowit’sgonnaAbe,Dalright.
Don’tyouknowit’sgonnaAbe,Dalright.E
YouAsayyougotarealsolution,wellyouDknow
We’dalllovetoseetheAplan
Youaskmeforacontribution,wellyouDknow
We’realldoingwhatweE7can
BmButifyouwantmoneyforpeoplewithEmindsthathate
BmAllIcantellyouisbrotheryouGhaveAtoF#waitE
Don’tyouknowit’sgonnaAbe,Dalright.
Don’tyouknowit’sgonnaAbe,Dalright.
Don’tyouknowit’sgonnaAbe,Dalright.E
YouAsayyou’llchangetheconstitution,wellyouDknow
WeallwanttochangeyourAhead
Youtellmeit’stheinstitution,wellyouDknow
YoubetterfreeyourmindE7instead
BmButifyougocarryingpicturesofEChairmanMao
BmYouain’tgonnamakeitwithanyoneGanyAhowF#E
Don’tyouknowit’sgonnaAbe,Dalright.
Don’tyouknowit’sgonnaAbe,Dalright.
Don’tyouknowit’sgonnaAbe,Dalright.
AAlright
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ArtistThe Beatles
AlbumThe Beatles
GenresCountry, Country Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, Rock
Year1968
KeyA
DifficultyIntermediate

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

Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram

Here's how to move from A to D:

  1. Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 2 to fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 15 times.

A to D

2. D → E7 chord transition

Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar E7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-0-1-0-0Guitar E7 chord diagram

Here's how to move from D to E7:

  1. While playing D, lift your ring finger from B string fret 3.
  2. Slide your index finger on G string from fret 2 to fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to A string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 3 times.

D to E7

3. E7 → Bm chord transition

Guitar E7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-0-1-0-0Guitar E7 chord diagram
Guitar Bm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-3-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar Bm chord diagram

To move from E7 to Bm:

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
  3. Place ring finger on D string fret 4.
  4. Place pinky on G string fret 4.

This transition appears in the verse, played 3 times.

E7 to Bm

4. Bm → E chord transition

Guitar Bm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-3-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar Bm chord diagram
Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram

To move from Bm to E:

  1. While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to A string fret 2.
  4. Slide your ring finger on D string from fret 4 to fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 3 times.

Bm to E

5. Bm → G chord transition

Here's how to move from Bm to G:

  1. While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to E string fret 3.
  4. Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 3 times.

6. G → A chord transition

Here's how to move from G to A:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 3 times.

7. A → F# chord transition

Switching from A to F#:

  1. Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger on G string from fret 2 to fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 4.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 4.

This transition appears in the verse, played 3 times.

8. F# → E chord transition

Here's how to move from F# to E:

  1. While playing F#, lift your pinky from D string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 3 to A string fret 2.
  4. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 4 and place it on D string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 3 times.

9. E → A chord transition

To move from E to A:

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from D string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 5 times.

10. D → E chord transition

To move from D to E:

  1. Slide your index finger on G string from fret 2 to fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 2 times.

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%
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