Sting - Russians: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Russians" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. 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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Learn Russians Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Sting
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Russians" smoothly on your guitar.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
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 You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsAm  A#  Cm  D#  Fm  G  Gm  G G#  Gsus4  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.