What key is "Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)" in?

"Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)" by African-American Spiritual is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by African-American Spiritual can I play here?

Try "All My Trials", "Deep River", "Down By The Riverside". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Dm)Josh ua fit the bat tle of Jer i cho,

(A7)Jer i cho,

(Dm)Jer i cho, Lord, Josh ua fit the bat tle of Jer i cho and the (A7)walls come tum blin’ (Dm)down.

(Dm)Josh ua fit the bat tle of Jer i cho,

(A7)Jer i cho,

(Dm)Jer i cho, Lord, Josh ua fit the bat tle of Jer i cho and the (A7)walls come tum blin’ (Dm)down.

(Dm)down.

You may talk a bout your (A7)king of (Dm)Gid e on, (A7)you may (Dm)talk a bout your (A7)man of (Dm)Saul,

(A7)there's (Dm)none like (A7)good old (Dm)Josh ua (Gm)at the (Dm)bat tle (Gm)of (Dm)Jer (A7)i (Dm)cho.

Up to the walls of Jer i (A7)cho he (Dm)marched with spear in hand.

“Go (Dm)blow dem ram horns,” Josh u a cried, “’cause the (A7)bat tle is in my (Dm)hand.”

(A7)Den the (Dm)lamb, ram, (Gm)sheep horns be (Dm)gin to blow, the (Dm)trum pets be (Gm)gin for to (Dm)sound.

(A7)Lord, old (Dm)Josh ua com (A7)mand ed the (Bb7)chil dren to shout and the (A7)walls come tum blin’ (Dm)down dat morn in’.

(Dm)down.

Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho) by African-American Spiritual

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)”

What key is "Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)" in?: "Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)" by African-American Spiritual is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by African-American Spiritual can I play here?: Try "All My Trials", "Deep River", "Down By The Riverside". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)

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Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho) by African-American Spiritual

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