Africa Unite

by Bob Marley
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Lyrics

Af ri (D)ca, u nite

’cause we’re (C)mov ing right (D)out of Bab y (Em)lon,

and we’re (C)go ing to (D)our fa ther’s (Em)land.

How good and how (D)pleas ant it would be,

be fore God and (C)man,

to see the u ni fi ca tion of all

Af ri (C7)cans.

As it’s been (D)said al read y,

let it be (C)done.

We are tell the (D)chil dren of the

un Ras der ta the (C7)Man.

We are the (D)chil dren of the

High er (C7)Man.

Af ri (D)ca, u nite

’cause your (C)chil dren (D)wan na go home.

We are the (D)chil dren of the

High er (C7)Man

Af ri (D)ca, u nite.

Af ri (D)ca, u nite.

Africa Unite — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Africa Unite" by Bob Marley in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of E, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Africa Unite”

Can I learn "Africa Unite" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Africa Unite" with hands-separate practice in E at 100 BPM.
What key is "Africa Unite" by Bob Marley played in?
Africa Unite is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Africa Unite"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Africa Unite" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Africa Unite"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Africa Unite"?
"Africa Unite" was originally performed by Bob Marley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Africa Unite"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, C7, D, Em, G.
What other songs by Bob Marley can I play here?
Try "NO WOMAN NO CRY", "WAITING IN VAIN", "I SHOT THE SHERIFF". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Africa Unite"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Africa Unite" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Africa Unite"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Africa Unite" is in the key of E at 100 BPM.