Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)

by African-American Spiritual
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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) — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 120 BPM.

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

About “Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)”

Where are the chord symbols for "Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)" 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. "Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)" is in D.
What key is "Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)" by African-American Spiritual played in?
Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho) 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 "Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)" 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 "Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)"?
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Who composed "Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)"?
"Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)" was originally performed by African-American Spiritual. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by African-American Spiritual can I play here?
Try "All My Trials", "Deep River", "Down By The Riverside". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)" 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. "Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.