Revelation
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Tune Guitar one half step down. Use Bar chords for F# and A
F# A
E G X3
E G E G
I’ve been up, I’ve been down
E G E G
But everything is just fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, it’s true
E G E G
Tougher skin? Guess again
E G E G
But not because I try, try, try, try, I always do
A C
And I don’t want nobody telling me I’m nobody
CHORUS I
E G E G E
I’ve got a Revelation, I’m a new creation baby
G E G
The world can’t bring me down
E G E G
You think what? Why the rut?
E G E G
Cause if you’re towing the line, line, line, those days are through
E
You know it says right here, right here
G E G
Take a good look at this, intent, no you’re no accident
E G E G
Why let life get you confused
A C
Don’t let anybody tell you you’re nobody
CHORUS II
E G E G E
I’ve got a Revelation, your a new creation baby
G E G
The world can’t bring you down
E G E G E
I’ve got a Revelation, you’ve been elevated baby
G E G
The world can’t bring you down
F#
Big screen tells ya, you gotta look this way,
A
you got no beauty beyond what you display
G
But don’t they get it? It’s what’s inside you
F# G E G
So take you’re place, and don’t ever hide your face
E G X3
A C
All those fashion victims seem so aggravated
A C
Going with the flow is very overrated
CHORUS II
G E G
The world can’t bring you down X4
How to play Revelation
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 F#. 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.