Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution

by Tracy Chapman
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Lyrics

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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 108 BPM.

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About “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.

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