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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Babylon Sisters" by Steely Dan 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 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”

Can I learn "Babylon Sisters" 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 Sisters" with hands-separate practice in D at 140 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Babylon Sisters"?
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 Sisters" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Babylon Sisters"?
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 Sisters" is in the key of D at 140 BPM.