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Old (G)pi rates, yes, they rob (Em7)I.
Sold I to the (G)mer chant ships
Have no min utes af ter they took (Em)I
from the (G)bot tom less pit.
But my (G)hand
was made strong
by the hand (G)of the Al might y.
We for ward in this gen er (Em)a tion
tri umph ant ly.
Won’t you help to sing
these songs of (G)free dom?
’Cause (C)all I (D)ev er had,
re (D)demp tion songs,
re (D)demp tion songs.
E man ci (G)pate your selves from men tal (Em7)slav ’ry, none but our (C)selves can (G)free our minds.
Have no fear for a tom ic er (Em)gy,
’case none of them can (G)stop the time.
How (G)long shall they kill our (Em7)proph ets while we stand a (G)side and look?
Some say it’s just a (Em)part of We’ve got to ful fill the book.
Won’t you help to sing
these songs of (G)free dom?
’Cause (C)all I (D)ev er had,
re (D)demp tion songs,
re (D)demp tion songs.
E man ci songs,
re (D)dem tion songs.
E man ci - (C)all I (D)ev er had,
re (D)dem tion songs,
these songs of (G)free dom,
(D)songs of free (G)dom.
Redemption Song — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Redemption Song" by Bob Marley. 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 G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “Redemption Song”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Redemption Song" 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 "Redemption Song".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Redemption Song" by Bob Marley in?
- The backing track is in G at 100 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 "Redemption Song" 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 "Redemption Song"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Redemption Song", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Redemption Song" 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 "Redemption Song"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Redemption Song"?
- "Redemption Song" was originally performed by Bob Marley. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Bob Marley are available?
- Other accompaniments by Bob Marley: "Buffalo Soldier", "One Love/People Get Ready". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Redemption Song" 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 "Redemption Song" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in G, 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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