After The Revolution
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[Verse 1]
G
You and me
Bm
By the warming sea
Em D C
Buyin something in a bag
G
Walking through the war
Bm
To the corner store
Em D C
Everyone was poor and sad
G
So I picked a fight
B7
Later on that night
Em D C
I was sick of feeling shame
G
And I know it all
Bm
Couldn't be your fault
Em D C
But I need someone to blame
[Chorus]
G
After the revolution
D
We'll have a better life
Em
You'll be a better husband
C
I'll be a better wife
G
We'll have a jubilation
D
We'll take a holiday
Em A
It won't always be this way
[Verse 2]
G
Well the world is small
Bm
And they fucked it all
Em D C
Long before we came around
G
And we work all day
Bm
Tryin to catch a break
Em D C
But it's nowhere to be found
G
And it's hard to love
B
Like you won't give up
Em D C
When the whole thing's coming down
[Chorus]
G
After the revolution
D
We'll have a better life
Em
You'll be a better husband
C
I'll be a better wife
G
We'll have a jubilation
D
We'll take a holiday
Em A
It won't always be this way
[Bridge]
Em
My grandad
Am
Fought at Leningrad
C D D#dim
When they all knew what was fair
Em
Now we try to fight
Am
But it don't seem right
C D7 D7
Now the war is everywhere
[Pre-Chorus]
G D
But after the revolution
Em C
We'll have a better life
G D
You'll be a better husband
Em Cm Cm
I'll be a better wife
[Chorus]
G
After the revolution
D
We'll have a better life
Em
You'll be a better husband
C
I'll be a better wife
G
We'll have a jubilation
D
We'll take a holiday
Em C
It won't always be this way
Em C
It won't always be this way
Em A
It won't always be this way
How to play After The Revolution
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.