Babylon Sisters

· by Steely Dan

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Lyrics

Drive west on (Cm7)Sun set to the (Eb9)sea.

Turn that jun gle (Dbmaj9)mu sic down,

just un til we’re (Gbmaj9)out of town.

This is no (Cm7)one night (Dm7)stand.

It’s a real oc (Bbm7)ca sion.

Close your eyes and you’ll (Cm7)be there.

that It’s (Eb)ev ’ry thing they (Bbmaj9)say,

the (E)end of a I per fect (Ebmaj9)day, dis tant (A7#5)lights from a cross the bay.

Bab y lon (Dm9)sis ters,

(Eb)shake it.

Bab y lon (Dm9)sis ters,

(Eb)shake it.

So fine, so young,

(Bbmaj9)tell me I’m the (Bbm7)on ly (Eb9)one.

Here come those (Dbmaj7)San ta An a winds a (B7)gain.

We’ll jog with (Cm7)show folk on the (Eb9)sand;

drink kirsch was ser (Dbmaj9)from a shell,

San Fran cis co (Gbmaj9)show and tell.

Well, I should (Cm7)know by (Dm7)now that it’s just a (Bbm7)spa sm,

like a Sun day in (Cm7)T.

J., that it’s (Eb)cheap, but it’s not (Bbmaj9)free,

that (E)I’m not what his used to (Ebmaj9)be, and that (A7#5)love’s not a game for three.

Bab y lon (Dm9)sis ters,

(Eb)shake it.

Bab y lon (Dm9)sis ters,

(Eb)shake it.

So fine, so young,

(Bbmaj9)tell me I’m the (Bbm7)on ly (Eb9)one.

Here come those (Dbmaj7)San ta An a winds a (B7)gain.

(B7)gain.

Babylon Sisters by Steely Dan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Babylon Sisters” by Steely Dan in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 140 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Babylon Sisters" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Babylon Sisters"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Steely Dan songs work for kids?: Try "RIKKI DON'T LOSE THAT NUMBER", "DEACON BLUES", "KID CHARLEMAGNE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.