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(Dm)By the wa ters of Ba by lon, (Bb)there (C7)we (F)sat (A7)us (Dm)down
and wept
when we re mem bered (Gm)thee, (C7)oh, (F)Zi on.
As for our harps, we hanged them (F)up (F6)on the (Bbm)wil low (F)trees,
for (Dm)they that had (C7)brought us to (C)mis e ry (A7)asked of us a (Bb)joy ful song.
(C7)Yea, they did (F)speak to us with (Bb)mock ing (A7)words:
(D)“Sing us now,
sing us one of the (G)songs of (A7)Zi
(D)on!”
(Bm)Then we (E7)did (A)an swer: (D)“How can we (G)sing to (D)you, how (G)can (D)we sing (G)our (D)glad (Bm)songs in a (E7)strange
(A7)land?”
(D7)Je ru sa (Gm)lem, if I should for (C)get thee, (E)oh,
(F13)Je ru sa (Bbm)lem,
(F)then,
then
(Gm)let my (C7)right (F)hand for (Gm)get her (C6)cun
(F)ning.
By The Waters Of Babylon — Piano Lead Sheet
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"By The Waters Of Babylon" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 105 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “By The Waters Of Babylon”
- Where are the chord symbols for "By The Waters Of 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. "By The Waters Of Babylon" is in F.
- What key is "By The Waters Of Babylon" by Traditional played in?
- By The Waters Of Babylon is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "By The Waters Of Babylon"?
- The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "By The Waters Of Babylon" 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 "By The Waters Of Babylon"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "By The Waters Of Babylon"?
- "By The Waters Of Babylon" was originally performed by Traditional. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
- Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "By The Waters Of 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. "By The Waters Of Babylon" is in the key of F at 105 BPM.
- What chords are in "By The Waters Of Babylon"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.