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Look at me now.
But the walls of my town, they come crum bl ing down.
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done.
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love.
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And I (G)know per (F#m)haps my (Bm)heart is (D)farce, but (G)I’ll be (A)born with (Bm)out a (D)mask.
And I
Press my (G)nose up to the (D)glass a round your heart.
I should ’ve (G)known I was (D)weak er from the start.
You’ll build your (G)walls and I will (Bm)play my (A)blood y (G)part.
To tear,
(D)tear (Em)them down.
Well I’m gon na (Bm7)tear,
(G)tear them down.
’Cause I (G)know my (F#m)weak ness, (Bm)know my (D)voice, so (G)now be (A)lieve in (Bm)grace and (D)choice.
And I (G)know per (F#m)haps my (Bm)heart is (D)farce, but (G)I’ll be (A)born with (Bm)out a (D)mask.
And I
Babel — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Babel" by Mumford & Sons: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key D, 128 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Babel”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Babel" by Mumford & Sons in?
- The backing track is in D at 128 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Babel" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Babel"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Babel", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Babel" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Babel"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Babel"?
- "Babel" was originally performed by Mumford & Sons. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Mumford & Sons are available?
- Other accompaniments by Mumford & Sons: "Believe", "Ditmas", "I Will Wait". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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