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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"By The Waters Of Babylon" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "By The Waters Of Babylon"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "By The Waters Of Babylon". Key of F, 105 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.