Key: G · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: G, Em, Em7, C, Am, Am7, D · Strumming: D DU UDU
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[Verse]
G Em Em7 Old Pirates, yes, they rob I. C G/B Am Sold I to the merchant ships G Em C G/B Am minutes after they took I from the bottomless pit. G Em Em7 But my hand was made strong C G/B Am By the hand of the Almighty. G Em C Am7 D We forward in this generation triumphantly.
[Chorus]
G C D G Won't you help to sing these songs of freedom? C D Em C D G C Cause all I ever had, redemption songs, D G C D redemption songs.
[Verse]
G Em Em7 Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, C G/B Am None but ourselves can free our minds. G Em Have no fear for atomic energy, C G/B D Cause none of them can stop the time. G Em Em7 How long shall they kill our prophets C G/B Am While we stand aside and look? G Em Ooh, some say it's just a part of it. C Am7 D We've got to fulfill the book.
[Chorus]
G C D G Won't you help to sing these songs of freedom? C D Em C D G C Cause all I ever had, redemption songs, D G C D G C D redemption songs, redemption songs.
[Instrumental]
Em C D Em C D Em C D Em C D
[Verse]
G Em Em7 Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, C G/B Am None but ourselves can free our minds. G Em Woh, Have no fear for atomic energy, C G/B D Cause none of them-ah can-ah stop-ah the time. G Em Em7 How long shall they kill our prophets C G/B Am While we stand aside and look? G Em Yes, some say it's just a part of it. C Am7 D We've got to fulfill the book.
[Chorus]
G C D G Won't you help to sing these songs of freedom? C D Em C D G Cause all I ever had, redemption songs, C D Em C D Em C All I ever had, redemption songs, D G C D G These songs of freedom, songs of freedom
[Outro]
C C/B Am Am6
Redemption Song Track Info
- Song: Redemption Song
- Artist: Bob Marley & The Wailers
- Produced by Bob Marley & Chris Blackwell
- Acoustic Guitar by Bob Marley
- Album: Uprising
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ℹ️ About This Song
Learn to play “Redemption Song Chords” by Bob Marley and The Wailer. Easy Guitar Chords, Intro Tab and Strumming Pattern.

Redemption Song Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard( EADGBE)
- Key: G
- Chords: G, Em, Em7, C, Am, Am7, D
- Suggested Strumming: D DU UDU
D= Down Stroke, U = Up Stroke
Chords Structures
| Chords ( G ) |
| G – 320003 Em – 022000 Em7 – 020000 C – x32010 Am – x02210 Am7 – x02010 G/B – x20003 C/B – x22010 |
Redemption Song Intro Tab
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is REDEMPTION SONG CHORDS AND STRUMMING PATTERN by Bob Marley, The Wailers in?
REDEMPTION SONG CHORDS AND STRUMMING PATTERN by Bob Marley, The Wailers is in the key of G.
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What chords do I need for REDEMPTION SONG CHORDS AND STRUMMING PATTERN by Bob Marley, The Wailers?
You need G, Em, Em7, C, Am, Am7, D to play REDEMPTION SONG CHORDS AND STRUMMING PATTERN by Bob Marley, The Wailers.
Do I need a capo for REDEMPTION SONG CHORDS AND STRUMMING PATTERN by Bob Marley, The Wailers?
No capo is needed to play REDEMPTION SONG CHORDS AND STRUMMING PATTERN by Bob Marley, The Wailers.
How hard is REDEMPTION SONG CHORDS AND STRUMMING PATTERN by Bob Marley, The Wailers to play on guitar?
REDEMPTION SONG CHORDS AND STRUMMING PATTERN by Bob Marley, The Wailers is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.