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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Babylon" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Ab, 80 BPM.
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About “Babylon”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Babylon" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Babylon" is in Ab.
- What key is "Babylon" by David Gray played in?
- Babylon is arranged in the key of Ab 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.
- Does "Babylon" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Babylon" is in the key of Ab at 80 BPM.
- What chords are in "Babylon"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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