Rivers Of Babylon

by The Melodians

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Lyrics

By the riv ers of Bab y lon

where He sat down

and there He (D)wept

when He re mem bers (G)Zi on.

’Cause the wick ed car ried us a way, cap tiv i ty,

re (C)qui red from us a song.

How can we sing King of our song in a (D)strange

land?

’Cause the wick ed car ried us a way, cap tiv i ty, re (C)qui red from us a song.

How can we sing King of our song in a (D)strange

land?

Sing it out loud.

(Ah.)

Sing a song of free dom, broth er.

(Ah.)

Sing a song of free dom, bro broth er.

Oh,

la la.

(Ah ah ah (G)ah.) Mm.

(Ah.)

We gon na sing and shout it.

(Ah.)

We gon na jump for joy.

Yeah yeah yeah.

Shout the song of free dom now.

(Ah ah ah (G)ah.) Whoa whoa whoa.

So let the (G)words

of our (D)mouth and the med i (G)ta tion of our (D)heart be ac (G)cept a ble in Thy (D)sight, oh, for (G)right.

So let the (G)words of our (D)mouth and the med i (G)ta tion of our (D)heart be ac (G)cept a ble in Thy (D)sight, oh, for (G)right.

So let the (G)right.

Sing it out loud.

(Ah.)

We got to sing it to geth er.

(Ah.)

Ev ’ry one of us.

(Ah ah ah (D)ah.) La la la la la la la.

(Ah ah ah (G)ah.) Whoa whoa whoa.

(Ah.)

(Ah.)

Rivers Of Babylon by The Melodians — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Rivers Of Babylon” by The Melodians 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 100 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Rivers 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 "Rivers 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.