A good old-fashioned reggae 4 on the floor dance hall tune 'cause there ain't been many about since the Tuff Gong ascended to Jah all those years ago. (RIP Bob). We promise to do our bit in keeping the genre alive and kicking for the future.
It's Gerry's turn to sing lead this time (having correctly called 'tails') and both Kyle and Gerry hyperventilate their way through the high chorus harmonies.REVELATIONWords & Music by Gerry Coogan & Kyle Robertson A (The High and the Mighty)The High and the Mighty, they're heading for a fall.F#m (The Rich and the Wealthy,) A man may be wealthy, but he can't have it all.A(Even the winners) yes, they're victorious now while they're getting all the breaks. F#m (Some may be righteous) A man may be righteous, but we all make mistakes. ASo don't you go with the plan just to follow a man who may be leading you astrayF#mThough he's standing tall upon a pedestal, his feet are made of clay F G The truth comes from one source, you can't defy the force Aof Revelation. Jah Revelation. Jah Revelation A(The greatest deceivers)The greatest deceivers sometimes speak the truth F#m (Every believer)So every believer should look for a proofA (Searching for guidance)The pious and saintly man, he can't shine by his own lightF#m (Doctors of Science )While doctors of science are more often wrong than right. A So do you think you will grow if you're happy to go where others want to lead?F#m For all his endeavour, no man can ever give you all you needF You must chart your own course, G A but do not deny the source of Revelation.Gmaj7 Mortal man is flesh and blood C DAnd all things must pass awayDm Am Today we're here, tomorrow we're gone, Embut be that as it may, I say,Dm Em Asus4 - A Fear no oppression, feel no dismay,Dm Em Asus4 - AJah know, Revelation guides the way. A(Spiritual leaders)Spiritual leaders, I’ve seen them lose their own wayF#m (Political Speakers)Political Speakers, they got nothing to say,A (Celebrity figures)Celebrity figures become prisoners of their own fame,F#m (Relative values)Relative values, they make everything the same.A It's so hard to stand on the shifting sand, when your position gets rearranged.F#m Invincible in your principles till your circumstances changed, F And you climb from your high horse, G Asurrender to the course of Revelation.Gmaj7 C DIntellectual arguments and pointless disputation Dm Am Em Well they begin in words and end in words of idle speculation Dm Em Asus4 - A Pay no attention to all they say.Dm Em Asus4 - A Revelation guide the way A Jah Revelation. Jah Revelation. F#m Jah Revelation. Jah Revelation.