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The Pretenders
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Cats like me and you
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Esus4
Esus4

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Have got laws
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D

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That they adhere to
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G

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Laws outside the laws
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A

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As laid down
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By those we don't subscribe to
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The world is getting stranger
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A

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But we'll never lose heart
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We can't just wait for the
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Old guard to die
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Before we can
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Make a new start
Verse 2
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Bring on the revolution

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I want to die for something
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Bring on the revolution
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I want to die for something
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Bring on the revolution
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I want to die for something
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Bring on the revolution
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Em
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I don't want to die for nothing
Verse 3
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A

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For every freedom fighter
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A

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I want to hold on tighter
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A

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To the hope and will you gave
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A

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You were the brave
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You were the brave
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And one day
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A

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Em
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When I hear your children sing
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A

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Freedom will ring
Interlude 1

Freedom!
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Verse 4
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When we watch the children play
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Remember
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D

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How the privileged classes grew
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G

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And from this day
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A

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We set out
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G

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A

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To undo what won't undo
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G

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Looking for the grand
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A

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In the minute
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Every breath justifies
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Every step that we take

To remove what the powers that be
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Can't prove

And the children will
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Understand why
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Verse 5
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Bring on the revolution

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I want to die for something
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Bring on the revolution
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I want to die for something
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Bring on the revolution
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I don't want to die for nothing
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Bring on the revolution
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I want to die for something
Outro 1
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Bm
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • G

  • Esus4

  • Em

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Revolution by The Pretenders is E major.

The primary chords used in Revolution are E, B, A, F#sus4, F#m, C#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, B, A, F#sus4, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Revolution is approximately 91 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Revolution using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Revolution. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Pretenders.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Revolution to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Revolution by The Pretenders on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.