Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution

by Tracy Chapman
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Don’t you (C)know

they’re (Em)talk in’ a bout (D)a rev o lu tion, (C)it sounds like a (Em)whis per.

Don’t you (C)know

they’re (Em)talk in’ a bout (D)a rev o lu tion, (C)it sounds like a (Em)whis per.

While they’re stand ing in the (C)wel fare lines,

cry ing at the (C)door steps of those ar (Em)mies of sal (D)va tion,

wast ing (C)time in the (Em)un em ploy (D)ment lines,

sit ting a (C)round

(Em)wait ing for a (D)pro mo tion.

Don’t you (C)know

they’re (Em)talk in’ a bout (D)a rev o lu tion, it (C)sounds like a (Em)whis per.

Poor peo ple (C)gon na rise up

(D)and get their share.

Poor peo ple (C)gon na rise up

(D)and take what’s theirs.

Don’t you know you (C)bet ter run run run run (Em)run run run (D)run run run run (G)run.

I said you (C)bet ter run run run run (Em)run run run (D)run run run run (G)run.

’Cause (C)fi nal ly the (Em)ta bles (D)are start ing to turn,

(C)talk in’ ’bout a rev o (Em)lu tion.

Yes, (C)fi nal ly the (Em)ta bles (D)are start ing to turn,

(C)talk in’ ’bout a rev o (Em)lu tion.

(D)Oh no.

(C)Talk in’ ’bout a rev o (Em)lu tion.

(D)Oh, I been And (C)fi nal ly the (Em)ta bles (D)are start ing to turn,

(C)talk in’ ’bout a rev o (Em)lu tion.

Yes, (C)fi nal ly the (Em)ta bles (D)are start ing to turn,

(C)talk in’ ’bout a rev o (Em)lu tion.

(D)Oh,

(G)no.

(C)Talk in’ ’bout a rev o (Em)lu tion.

(D)Oh,

(G)no.

(C)Talk in’ ’bout a rev o (Em)lu tion.

(D)Oh,

(G)no.

Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution by Tracy Chapman

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 108 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution

What key is "Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution" in?
"Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution" by Tracy Chapman is in the key of G with a tempo of 108 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution"?
This arrangement of "Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution" uses 4 chords: C, D, Em, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Tracy Chapman can I play here?
Try "TELLING STORIES", "ALL THAT YOU HAVE IS YOUR SOUL", "GIVE ME ONE REASON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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