Revolution

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

You (C)say you want a rev o lu tion, well you (F)know,

we all want to change the (C)world.

You tell me that it’s e vo lu tion, well you (F)know,

we all want to change the (G7)world.

But when you you talk ey a bout ple de (G6)struc tion, hate, (Dm)you ain’t don’t I you know you that you er, can (Bb)count (C)me (A)out.

Don’t you know it’s gon na (C)be

al (F6)right,

al (F6)right,

al (F6)right.

You (C)say you got a real so lu tion, well you (F)know,

we’d all love to see the (C)plan.

You ask me for a con tri bu tion, well you (F)know,

we’re all do ing what we (G7)can.

But if you want talk ry for bout tures with (G6)minds that Mao, (Dm)you ain’t all ing can tell it is, “Broth y you (Bb)have (C)to (A)wait.”

Don’t you know it’s gon na (C)be

al (F6)right,

al (F6)right,

al (F6)right.

You

Al (F)right,

al (C)right,

al (F)right,

al (C)right,

al (F)right,

al (G)right, al right.

Revolution — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Revolution" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 130 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Revolution”

Why does "Revolution" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Revolution".
What key is "Revolution" by The Beatles played in?
Revolution is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Revolution"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Revolution" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Revolution"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Revolution"?
"Revolution" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Revolution"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Revolution".
Can I see all the notes in "Revolution"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 130 BPM.