Babylon

by David Gray
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Looking to play this yourself? Try the standard piano arrangement of “Babylon
Two-handed piano arrangement — color-coded notes, lead sheet, sheet music. Learn it yourself.

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Lyrics

(Ebmaj9)Fri day night and I’m go in’ no where, (Abmaj7)all the lights are chan gin’ green to red.

(Ebmaj9)Turn in’ ov er T.

V.

sta tions, (Abmaj7)si tu a tions run nin’ through my head.

On ly (Ebmaj9)Look in’ back through time you know it’s clear that I’ve been blind, I’ve been a (Ebmaj9)fool

to op en up my heart to all that (Ab)jea lous y, that (Bb11)bit ter ness that ri di cule.

An’ if you want it,

come an’ get it,

for cry in’ out loud.

The love that I was

giv in’ you was

nev er in doubt.

Let go your heart, let go your head and feel it now.

Let go your heart, let go your head and feel it now, Ba by lon.

Ba by lon.

(Ebmaj9)Sat ur day run nin’ wild an’

red green.

(Ebmaj9)Mo vin’ through the crowds, I’m push in’, (Abmaj7)chem i cals are rus hin’ in stream.

On ly (Ebmaj9)wish that you were here, I’m see in’ it so clear,

(Ebmaj9)fraid

show you how I real ly feel, ad (Ab)mit to some of (Bb11)those bad mis I’ve made.

An’ if you want it,

come an’ get it,

for cry in’ out loud.

The love that I was

giv in’ you was

nev er in doubt.

Let go your heart, let go your head and feel it now.

Let go your heart, let go your head and feel it now, Ba by lon.

Ba by lon.

now.

Let go your heart, let go your head and feel

it.

Let go your heart, let go your head and feel it now,

Ba by lon.

Ba by lon.

Ba by lon.

Ba by lon.

Ba by lon.

Why, why, why, why, why, why?

Babylon — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Babylon" by David Gray. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Ab, 104 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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.

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About “Babylon

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Babylon" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Babylon".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Babylon" by David Gray in?
The backing track is in Ab at 104 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 "Babylon" 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 "Babylon"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Babylon", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Babylon" 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 "Babylon"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Babylon"?
"Babylon" was originally performed by David Gray. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by David Gray are available?
Other accompaniments by David Gray: "Alibi", "Sail Away", "This Year's Love". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Babylon" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Babylon" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in Ab, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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