Revelation
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G C
i went to the ukraine they don't have much to eat
Am G
no sugar on the table but the people stay sweet
G C
i've been to the third world they've got nothing but hope
Am G
through the starving and dying sometimes somehow they cope
Am C G
it was a revelation - a revelation - a revelation to me
G C
i've been to the u.s. promised land of the free
Am G
with the workless and homeless begging on every street
Am C G
it was a revelation - a revelation - a revelation to me
D G Em A
revelation, it was a revelation
G C
and right here i
n europe far as can be seen
Am G
butter mountains and wine lakes that much food it's obscene
G C
now you can label me stupid or naive with this song
Am G
but when children are starving i know what's right and what's wrong
Am C G
it was a revelation - a revelation - a revelation to me
D G Em A F C Am G
revelation, it was a revelation, revelation, it was a re - - velation
F C
it was a revelation, a revelation to me.
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A = X 0 2 2 2 0
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
F = 1 3 3 2 1 1
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
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 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.