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Redemption Song Chords

“Redemption Song” by Bob Marley guitar chords: in the key of G with the chords G, Em, C and Bm. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:GEmCBmAmD

Chords for Redemption Song

Key: GBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyPop
G
3
90
 Old GPirates, Yes They EmRob I
 Sold CI To The BmMerchant AmShips
GMinutes After They Took EmI
CFrom The BottomBmLess PitD 
 But My GHand Was EmMade Strong
CBy The Hand BmOf The AmAlmighty
 We GForward In This GeneEmRation
CTriumBmPhantly
DWon't You Help To GSing,
CThese Songs Of DFreedom?
G'cos All I CEver DHave Em C D 
 (Was)GRedemption CSongs, D G C D 
 (Was)GRedemption CSongs, D G C D 
 EGMancipate Yourself From Mental EmSlavery,
CNone But OurBmSelves Can Free Our AmMinds.
 Have No GFear For Atomic EmEnergy,
C'cos None Of BmThem Can Stop The DTime
 How GLong Will They Kill Our EmProphets
 While We CStand ABmSide And AmLook? Ooh
GSome Say It's Just A EmPart Of It
 We've CGot To FulBmFill The DBook
DWon't You Help To GSing,
CThese Songs Of DFreedom?
G'cos All I CEver DHave Em C D 
 (Was)GRedemption CSongs, D G C D 
 (Was)GRedemption CSongs, D G C D 
 EGMancipate Yourself From Mental EmSlavery,
CNone But OurBmSelves Can Free Our AmMinds.
 Have No GFear For Atomic EmEnergy,
C'cos None Of BmThem Can Stop The DTime
 How GLong Will They Kill Our EmProphets
 While We CStand ABmSide And AmLook? Yeah
GSome Say It's Just A EmPart Of It
 We've CGot To FulBmFill The DBook
DWon't You Help To GSing,
CThese Songs Of DFreedom?
G'cos All I CEver DHave Em C D 
 (Was)GRedemption CSongs, D G C D 
G'cos All I CEver DHave Em C D 
 (Was)GRedemption CSongs, D G C D 

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About Redemption Song

Bob Marley's “Redemption Song” is a pop track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 6 chords — G, Em, C, Bm, Am and D — with the progression centred on G, Em and C. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Redemption Song — FAQ

What key is “Redemption Song” in?

“Redemption Song” by Bob Marley is in the key of G. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Redemption Song”?

“Redemption Song” uses 6 chords: G, Em, C, Bm, Am and D.

Is “Redemption Song” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Redemption Song” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Redemption Song”?

“Redemption Song” is performed by Bob Marley.

Is there a play-along video for “Redemption Song”?

Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.

What genre is “Redemption Song”?

“Redemption Song” is categorised as Pop.