Other arrangements of Babylon
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(Ebmaj9)Fri day night, I’m go ing no where; (Abmaj7)all the lights are chang ing green to red.
(Ebmaj9)Turn ing o ver T V sta tions, (Abmaj7)sit u a tions run ning through my head.
(Ebmaj7)Look ing back through time, you know, it’s clear that I’ve been blind.
I’ve been a (Ebmaj7)fool
to o pen up my heart to all that (Abmaj7)jeal ous y, that bit ter ness, that rid i cule.
If you want it,
come and get it,
for cry ing out loud.
The love that I was
giv ing you was
nev er in
doubt.
Let go of your heart,
let go of your head
and feel it now.
Let go of your heart,
let go of your head
and feel it now,
Bab y lon,
Bab y lon.
(Ebmaj9)Sat ur day I’m run ning wild, and all the lights are chang ing red to green.
(Ebmaj9)Mov ing through the crowds, I’m push ing.
(Abmaj7)Chem i cals are rush ing in my (Ebmaj9)blood stream.
On ly wish that you were here.
You know, I’m see ing it so clear.
I’ve been a (Ebmaj9)fraid
to show you how I real ly feel, ad mit to some of those bad mis (Ebmaj9)takes I’ve made.
Well,
now.
Let go of your heart,
let go of your head
and feel
it.
Let go of your heart,
let go of your head
and feel it now,
Bab y lon,
Bab y lon,
Bab y lon,
Bab y lon,
Bab y lon.
Well, w w well, well, well.
Babylon — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Babylon" by David Gray: 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 Eb, 80 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Babylon”
- What key is "Babylon" by David Gray played in?
- Babylon is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Babylon"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Babylon" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Babylon"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Babylon"?
- "Babylon" was originally performed by David Gray. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Babylon"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb7, Eb, Ebmaj7, Ebmaj9, Fm, +3 more.
- What other songs by David Gray can I play here?
- Try "Alibi", "Babylon", "Sail Away". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Babylon" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Babylon" by David Gray. 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 "Babylon" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Babylon" 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.