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SONG LYRICS
REVOLUTION, REVOLUTION 1
& REVOLUTION 9
The three different versions of this
song were recorded over several sessions between May 30 and August 22, 1968. Revolution
(the fast version) and Revolution 1(the slow version) had the same lyrics, except where
noted below. Revolution #9 had no real lyrics but did come about from these sessions.
Fast Version: Lead Vocals & Lead "Acid "
Electric Guitars: John Lennon Bass, Drums
& Backing Vocal: Paul McCartney Rhythm Guitar & Backing Vocal:
George Harrison Piano: Nicky Hopkins Percussion: Ringo
Starr
Slow Version: Lead Vocals & Acoustic Guitar:John Lennon Bass &
Backing Vocal: Paul McCartney Lead Guitar & Backing Vocal:
George Harrison Drums: Ringo Starr Brass: Derk Watkins,
Freddy Clatton, Don Lang, Rex Morris, J. Power, & Bill Povey
#9 Version: Tape
Loops & Spoken Words: John
Lennon Piano & Spoken Words: Paul McCartney Spoken Words: Yoko
Ono
REVOLUTION
(Lennon & McCartney)
You say you want a revolution
Well you know
We all want to change the world
You tell me that it's evolution
Well you know
We all want to change the world
But when you talk about destruction
Don't you know you can count me out**
Don't you know it's gonna be alright
Alright Alright
You say you got a real solution
Well you know
We'd all love to see the plan
You ask me for a contribution
Well you know
We're doing what we can
But when you want money for people with minds that hate
All I can tell you is brother you have to wait
Don't you know it's gonna be alright
Alright Alright
You say you'll change the constitution
Well you know
We all want to change your head
You tell me it's the institution
Well you know
You better free your mind instead
But if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao
You ain't going to make it with anyone anyhow
Don't you know know it's gonna be alright
Alright Alright
**On the slow version of this song, and in the video for it's fast version, John sings this line as:
But when you talk about destruction
Don't you know you can count me out - in