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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Babylon" by David Gray 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 Ab, 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”
- Can I learn "Babylon" 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 "Babylon" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 80 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Babylon"?
- 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 "Babylon" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Babylon"?
- 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. "Babylon" is in the key of Ab at 80 BPM.
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