Sting - Russians: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Russians" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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   Cm     A#  G#   A#
In Europe and America
           Fm      Gm        G#    A#
there's a growing feeling of hysteria.
   Cm             A#      G#        A#
Conditioned to respond to all the threats
           G/B     Cm             Gsus4 G
in the rhetorical speeches of the Soviets.
      D#       D#           G/B
Mr. Krushchev said we will bury you,
  Cm                       G
I don't subscribe to this point of view.
            Cm          A#    G#      A#
It would be such an ignorant thing to do
        Fm                  Gm       Cm
if the Russians love their children too.

    Cm     A#      G#     A#
How can I save my little boy
     Fm   Gm       G#     A#
from Oppenheimer's deadly toy?
      Cm       A#        G#     A#
There is no monopoly of common sense
   G/B     Cm          Gsus4      G
On either side of the political fence.

Chorus:
    D#        D#   G/B
We share the same biology,
  Cm             G
regardless of ideology.
  Cm        A#     G#     A#
Believe me when I say to you,
  Fm       Gm        G#         A#       Cm
I hope the Russians love their children too.

There is no historical precedent
To put the words in the mouth of the president
There’s no such thing as a winnable war
It’s a lie we don’t believe anymore
Mr. Reagan says we will protect you
I don’t subscribe to this point of view
Believe me when I say to you
I hope the Russians love their children too

Chorus


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

Am

Guitar chord Am

A#

Guitar chord A#

Cm

Guitar chord Cm

D#

Guitar chord D#

Fm

Guitar chord Fm

G

Guitar chord G

Gm

Guitar chord Gm

G

Guitar chord G

G#

Guitar chord G#

Gsus4

Guitar chord Gsus4

B

Guitar chord B

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Russians" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Russians" by Sting.