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Redemption song


"Redemption Song" is a folk-reggae song written and performed by the legendary Jamaican musician Bob Marley. The song is in the key of G major and was released in 1980 as part of his ninth studio album, "Uprising." Widely considered one of Marley's most powerful compositions, "Redemption Song" serves as a lyrical call for liberation and self-determination. It is known for its stripped-down acoustic arrangement, showcasing Marley's raw vocals and his signature guitar playing. Interestingly, this track is one of the few songs solely written by Marley, reflecting his personal journey and beliefs. The melody is both soulful and haunting, carrying a message of hope and resilience, making it an enduring anthem for social justice and freedom.

(INTRODUÇÃO)
sol la si sol DO MI RE si
sol la si RE DO si la sol
sol la si sol DO MI RE si
sol la si RE DO si la sol

MI RE DO si DO RE RE - Old pirates, yes, they rob I
MI MI RE DO si DO - Sold I to the merchant ships
si la sol DO si si - Minutes after they took I
sol sol sol sol la la - From the bottomless pit
DO MI RE DO si DO RE RE - But my hand was made strong
MI MI MI RE DO si DO DO - By the hand of the Almighty
RE si si la sol DO la si si - We forward in this generation
sol sol la la - Triumphantly

si RE si la sol - Won't you help to sing
sol si la la sol - These songs of freedom?
sol si RE MI FA# MI - 'Cause all I ever have
sol si la sol - Redemption songs
sol si la sol - Redemption songs

si si MI RE RE RE DO si DO RE RE - Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery
SOL SOL FA# FA# MI RE DO si RE DO - None but ourselves can free our minds
DO RE si si la sol DO si si si - Have no fear for atomic energy
sol sol sol sol sol sol sol sol la - 'Cause none of them can stop the time
MI RE RE DO si DO RE RE - How long shall they kill our prophets
SOL FA# MI RE DO si DO - While we stand aside and look?
RE si la sol DO si si si - Some say it's just a part of it
mi sol sol sol sol la la - We've got to fulfill the Book

si RE si la sol - Won't you help to sing
RE si la la sol - These songs of freedom?
sol si RE MI FA# MI - 'Cause all I ever have
sol si la sol - Redemption songs
sol si la sol - Redemption songs
sol si la sol - Redemption songs