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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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