Talkin' Bout a Revolution by Tracy Chapman

Key: G · 117 BPM · 4/4

Talkin' Bout a Revolution by Tracy Chapman is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-vi-V progression — variation of the Axis progression: G-C-Em-D. At 117 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-vi-V progression (Variation of the Axis progression) in G major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-vi-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoGG-C-Em-D
Capo 3EE-A-C#m-B
Capo 5DD-G-Bm-A
Capo 7CC-F-Am-G

Chord chart

  • 0:00 G
  • 0:00 C
  • 0:02 Em
  • 0:03 D
  • 0:04 G
  • 0:05 C
  • 0:06 Em
  • 0:07 D
  • 0:08 G
  • 0:09 C
  • 0:11 G
  • 0:13 C
  • 0:15 Em
  • 0:16 G
  • 0:18 C
  • 0:20 G
  • 0:22 C
  • 0:23 G
  • 0:24 Dsus4
  • 0:25 G
  • 0:26 C
  • 0:27 Dsus4
  • 0:29 G
  • 0:30 C
  • 0:31 Em
  • 0:33 G
  • 0:34 C
  • 0:36 Em
  • 0:37 G
  • 0:38 C
  • 0:40 Em
  • 0:41 G
  • 0:43 C
  • 0:44 Dsus4
  • 0:46 G
  • 0:47 C
  • 0:48 Em
  • 0:49 D
  • 0:50 G
  • 0:51 C
  • 0:52 Em
  • 0:53 D
  • 0:54 G
  • 0:55 C
  • 0:56 Em
  • 0:57 D
  • 0:58 G
  • 0:59 C
  • 1:00 Em
  • 1:01 D
  • 1:02 G
  • 1:03 C
  • 1:04 Em
  • 1:05 D
  • 1:06 G
  • 1:07 C
  • 1:08 Em
  • 1:09 D
  • 1:10 G
  • 1:11 C
  • 1:12 Em
  • 1:13 D
  • 1:14 G
  • 1:15 C
  • 1:16 Em
  • 1:17 D
  • 1:18 G
  • 1:19 C
  • 1:20 Em
  • 1:21 D
  • 1:22 G
  • 1:23 C
  • 1:24 Em
  • 1:25 D
  • 1:26 G
  • 1:27 C
  • 1:28 Em
  • 1:29 D
  • 1:30 G
  • 1:31 C
  • 1:32 Em
  • 1:33 D
  • 1:34 G
  • 1:35 C
  • 1:36 Em
  • 1:37 D
  • 1:38 G
  • 1:39 C
  • 1:40 Em
  • 1:41 D
  • 1:42 G
  • 1:43 C
  • 1:44 Em
  • 1:45 D
  • 1:46 G
  • 1:47 C
  • 1:48 Em
  • 1:49 D
  • 1:50 G
  • 1:51 C
  • 1:52 Em
  • 1:53 D
  • 1:54 G
  • 1:55 C
  • 1:56 Em
  • 1:57 D
  • 1:58 G
  • 1:59 C
  • 2:00 Em
  • 2:01 Dsus4
  • 2:02 G
  • 2:03 C
  • 2:04 Em
  • 2:05 D
  • 2:06 G
  • 2:07 C
  • 2:09 D
  • 2:10 G
  • 2:11 C
  • 2:12 Em
  • 2:13 D
  • 2:14 G
  • 2:15 C
  • 2:16 Em
  • 2:17 D
  • 2:18 G
  • 2:19 Cmaj7
  • 2:20 Em7
  • 2:21 Dsus4
  • 2:22 G
  • 2:23 Cmaj7
  • 2:24 Em7
  • 2:25 D
  • 2:26 G
  • 2:27 Cmaj7
  • 2:28 Em7
  • 2:29 D
  • 2:30 G

Frequently asked questions

What key is Talkin' Bout a Revolution in?

Talkin' Bout a Revolution is in G major.

What chords does Talkin' Bout a Revolution use?

The core of Talkin' Bout a Revolution cycles through G, C, Em, D (4 chords).

What is the tempo of Talkin' Bout a Revolution?

Talkin' Bout a Revolution runs at 117 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Talkin' Bout a Revolution use?

Talkin' Bout a Revolution follows the I-IV-vi-V progression. It's a variation of the Axis progression.

What capo should I use for Talkin' Bout a Revolution?

No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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