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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Redemption Song" by Bob Marley: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- Can I sing "Redemption Song" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Redemption Song" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Redemption Song" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Redemption Song" by Bob Marley. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Redemption Song" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Redemption Song" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.