Redemption Song
View chords used in this chart
[Intro]
E|---------------------------------------------------|
B|---------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------0h2-0---------------------------|
A|-----0-0h2-----2h3-------0h2-----------------------|
E|-2h3-------2h3-------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------|
B|---------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------|
D|---------0-----------------------------------------|
A|-----0-2---2-3-2-0---------------------------------|
E|-2h3---------------3-------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------|
B|---------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------0h2-0---------------------------|
A|-----0-0h2-----2h3-------0h2-----------------------|
E|-2h3-------2h3-------------------------------------|
G
E|---------------------3-----------------------------|
B|--------------5-3-1--3-----------------------------|
G|---------------------0-----------------------------|
D|---------0-----------0-----------------------------|
A|-----0-2---2--3-2-0--2-----------------------------|
E|-2h3-----------------3-----------------------------|
[Primeira Parte]
G Em
Old Pirates, yes, they rob I
C G Am
Sold I to the merchant ships
G Em
Minutes after they took I
C G Am
From the bottom less pit
G Em
But my hand was made strong
C G Am
By the hand of the Almighty
G Em C G D
We forward in this generation triumphantly
[Refrão]
G C D G
Won't you help to sing these songs of freedom?
C D Em Em7 Em Em7 Em C
'Cause all I ever have
D Em Em7 Em Em7 Em C
Redemption songs
D Em Em7 Em Em7 Em C
Redemption songs
D Em Em7 Em Em7 Em C D
Redemption songs
G Em
Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery
C G Am
None but ourselves can free our minds
G Em
Have no fear for atomic energy
C G Am
'Cause none of them can stop the time
G Em
How long shall they kill our prophets
C G Am
While we stand aside and look?
G Em
Yes, some say it's just a part of it
C G D
We've got to fulfill the book
[Refrão]
G C D G
Won't you help to sing these songs of freedom?
C D Em Em7 Em Em7 Em C
'Cause all I ever have
D Em Em7 Em Em7 Em C
Redemption songs
D Em Em7 Em Em7 Em C
Redemption songs
D Em Em7 Em Em7 Em C D
Redemption songs
D Em
Redemption songs
----------------- Acordes -----------------
Am = X 0 2 2 1 0
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
D = X X 0 2 3 2
Em = 0 2 2 0 0 0
Em7 = 0 2 0 0 0 0
G = 3 2 0 0 3 3
How to play Redemption Song
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.