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Redemption Song Chords

“Redemption Song” by Bob Marley is played in the key of G and uses the chords G, Em, C and Bm. It's an easy song — a good pick for beginners. This pop song comes with an interactive player so you can transpose, add a capo and autoscroll while you play.

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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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 are used in “Redemption Song”?

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

Is “Redemption Song” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Redemption Song” is rated easy and suits beginners.

Who sings “Redemption Song”?

“Redemption Song” is performed by Bob Marley.