Kum Ba Yah

by Traditional
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Lyrics

Kum ba (F)yah, my Lord, kum ba (C)yah.

Kum ba (F)yah, my Lord, kum ba (G)yah.

Kum ba (F)yah, my Lord, kum ba (C)yah.

(F)Oh, (C)Lord, (G7)kum ba (C)yah.

Some one’s cry in’, Lord, kum (C)ba Some one’s cry in’, Lord, kum ba (G)yah.

Some one’s (F)cry in’, Lord, kum ba (C)yah.

(F)Oh, Lord, kum ba (C)yah.

Some one’s (F)sing in’, Lord, kum ba (C)yah.

Some one’s (F)sing in’, Lord, kum ba (G)yah.

Some one’s (F)sing in’, Lord, kum ba (C)yah.

(F)Oh, (C)Lord, (G7)kum ba (C)yah.

Some one’s shout in’, Lord, kum (C)ba Some one’s shout in’, Lord, kum ba (G)yah.

Some one’s (F)shout in’, Lord, kum ba (C)yah.

(F)Oh, Lord, kum ba (C)yah.

Some one’s (C)yah.

Kum Ba Yah by Traditional

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

About “Kum Ba Yah”

What key is "Kum Ba Yah" in?
"Kum Ba Yah" by Traditional is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Kum Ba Yah" 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 "Kum Ba Yah" 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 "Kum Ba Yah" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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