Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)

· by African-American Spiritual

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Lyrics

(Dm)Josh ua fit the bat tle of Jer i cho,

(A7)Jer i cho,

(Dm)Jer i cho, Lord, Josh ua fit the bat tle of Jer i cho and the (A7)walls come tum blin’ (Dm)down.

(Dm)Josh ua fit the bat tle of Jer i cho,

(A7)Jer i cho,

(Dm)Jer i cho, Lord, Josh ua fit the bat tle of Jer i cho and the (A7)walls come tum blin’ (Dm)down.

(Dm)down.

You may talk a bout your (A7)king of (Dm)Gid e on, (A7)you may (Dm)talk a bout your (A7)man of (Dm)Saul,

(A7)there's (Dm)none like (A7)good old (Dm)Josh ua (Gm)at the (Dm)bat tle (Gm)of (Dm)Jer (A7)i (Dm)cho.

Up to the walls of Jer i (A7)cho he (Dm)marched with spear in hand.

“Go (Dm)blow dem ram horns,” Josh u a cried, “’cause the (A7)bat tle is in my (Dm)hand.”

(A7)Den the (Dm)lamb, ram, (Gm)sheep horns be (Dm)gin to blow, the (Dm)trum pets be (Gm)gin for to (Dm)sound.

(A7)Lord, old (Dm)Josh ua com (A7)mand ed the (Bb7)chil dren to shout and the (A7)walls come tum blin’ (Dm)down dat morn in’.

(Dm)down.

Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho) by African-American Spiritual — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)” by African-American Spiritual 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 120 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 "Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)" 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 "Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)"?: 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 African-American Spiritual songs work for kids?: Try "All My Trials", "Deep River", "Down By The Riverside". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.