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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Talkin' 'Bout A 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 G, 108 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution”
- Why does "Talkin' 'Bout A 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 "Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution".
- What key is "Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution" by Tracy Chapman played in?
- Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution"?
- The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution"?
- "Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution" was originally performed by Tracy Chapman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D, Em, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Talkin' 'Bout A 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 "Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution".
- Can I see all the notes in "Talkin' 'Bout A 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 G at 108 BPM.
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