By The Waters Of Babylon

· by Traditional

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(Dm)By the wa ters of Ba by lon, (Bb)there (C7)we (F)sat (A7)us (Dm)down

and wept

when we re mem bered (Gm)thee, (C7)oh, (F)Zi on.

As for our harps, we hanged them (F)up (F6)on the (Bbm)wil low (F)trees,

for (Dm)they that had (C7)brought us to (C)mis e ry (A7)asked of us a (Bb)joy ful song.

(C7)Yea, they did (F)speak to us with (Bb)mock ing (A7)words:

(D)“Sing us now,

sing us one of the (G)songs of (A7)Zi

(D)on!”

(Bm)Then we (E7)did (A)an swer: (D)“How can we (G)sing to (D)you, how (G)can (D)we sing (G)our (D)glad (Bm)songs in a (E7)strange

(A7)land?”

(D7)Je ru sa (Gm)lem, if I should for (C)get thee, (E)oh,

(F13)Je ru sa (Bbm)lem,

(F)then,

then

(Gm)let my (C7)right (F)hand for (Gm)get her (C6)cun

(F)ning.

By The Waters Of Babylon by Traditional — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “By The Waters Of Babylon” by Traditional 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 Bb at 105 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 "By The Waters Of Babylon" 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 "By The Waters Of Babylon"?: 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 Traditional songs work for kids?: Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.