What are the chords for redemption song by Bob Marley?
This is an amazing song from Marley’s 1980 ‘Uprising’ album and the great thing is, it is super easy to play and have easy chords and strumming pattern. As you can see the chords for Redemption Song by Bob Marley are G, Em, Em7, C, D, G/B, Am, and Am7. All easy and open chords. Best for beginners.
What key is Redemption Song?
Unlike most of Bob Marley's tracks, it is strictly a solo acoustic recording, consisting of Marley singing and playing an acoustic guitar, without accompaniment. The song is in the key of G major. "Redemption Song" was released as a single in the UK and France in October 1980, and included a full band rendering of the song.
Why does Bob Dylan sing 'Redemption Song'?
Bob uses the lyrics of the ‘Redemption Song’ to share his vision and hopes for equality and freedom of all people. The lyrics were influenced by activist and speaker Marcus Garvey and one of his speeches titled 'The Work That Has Been Done'.