Revolution 1 Lyrics

[Pre-Chorus]
But if you want money for people with minds that hate
Well, all I can tell you is, brother, you have to wait

[Chorus]
Don't you know it's gonna be all right
Don't you know it's gonna be all right
Don't you know it's gonna be all right


[Verse 3]
You say you'll change the constitution
Well, you know
We'd all love to change your head
You tell me it's the institution
Well, you know
You better free your mind instead


[Pre-Chorus]
But if you go carrying pictures of chairman Mao
You ain't gonna make it with anyone anyhow

[Chorus]
Don't you know it's gonna be all right
Don't you know it's gonna be all right
Don't you know it's gonna be all right
[Outro]
All, all, all, all, all, all, all, all, all, all, all right, all right
All right, all right, all right
All right, all right, all right
All right, all right, all right

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“Revolution” released in 1968 reflected the social movements and civil unrest of the 60s. The theme is that true revolution is not based on hatred and destruction. “Revolution” begins with a change inside yourself away from violence and toward peace.

This version of “Revolution” was the first version that was recorded (hence the use of ‘1’ in the title). The single version, which was recorded later but released first, was released as simply “Revolution”. “Revolution 1” was a slower, quieter, and more bluesy track, while the single version was a faster and louder hard rock track with plenty of distortion employed.

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