Babylon Sisters

by Steely Dan
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Lyrics

Drive west on (Cm7)Sun set to the (Eb9)sea.

Turn that jun gle (Dbmaj9)mu sic down,

just un til we’re (Gbmaj9)out of town.

This is no (Cm7)one night (Dm7)stand.

It’s a real oc (Bbm7)ca sion.

Close your eyes and you’ll (Cm7)be there.

that It’s (Eb)ev ’ry thing they (Bbmaj9)say,

the (E)end of a per fect (Ebmaj9)day, dis tant (A7#5)lights from a cross the bay.

Bab y lon (Dm9)sis ters,

(Eb)shake it.

Bab y lon (Dm9)sis ters,

(Eb)shake it.

So fine, so young,

(Bbmaj9)tell me I’m the (Bbm7)on ly (Eb9)one.

Here come those (Dbmaj7)San ta An a winds a (B7)gain.

We’ll jog with (Cm7)show folk on the (Eb9)sand;

drink kirsch was ser (Dbmaj9)from a shell,

San Fran cis co (Gbmaj9)show and tell.

Well, I should (Cm7)know by (Dm7)now that it’s just a (Bbm7)spa sm,

like a Sun day in (Cm7)T.

J., that it’s (Eb)cheap, but it’s not (Bbmaj9)free,

that (E)I’m not what used to (Ebmaj9)be, and that (A7#5)love’s not a game for three.

Bab y lon (Dm9)sis ters,

(Eb)shake it.

Bab y lon (Dm9)sis ters,

(Eb)shake it.

So fine, so young,

(Bbmaj9)tell me I’m the (Bbm7)on ly (Eb9)one.

Here come those (Dbmaj7)San ta An a winds a (B7)gain.

(B7)gain.

Babylon Sisters — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Babylon Sisters" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 140 BPM.

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

About “Babylon Sisters”

Why does "Babylon Sisters" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Babylon Sisters".
What key is "Babylon Sisters" by Steely Dan played in?
Babylon Sisters is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Babylon Sisters"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Babylon Sisters" 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 "Babylon Sisters"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Babylon Sisters"?
"Babylon Sisters" was originally performed by Steely Dan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Steely Dan can I play here?
Try "RIKKI DON'T LOSE THAT NUMBER", "DEACON BLUES", "KID CHARLEMAGNE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Babylon Sisters"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Babylon Sisters".
Can I see all the notes in "Babylon Sisters"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 140 BPM.