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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Kum Ba Yah" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 120 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 “Kum Ba Yah”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Kum Ba Yah" 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. "Kum Ba Yah" is in C.
- What key is "Kum Ba Yah" by Traditional played in?
- Kum Ba Yah is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Kum Ba Yah"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Kum Ba Yah" 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 "Kum Ba Yah"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Kum Ba Yah"?
- "Kum Ba Yah" 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 "Kum Ba Yah" 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. "Kum Ba Yah" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Kum Ba Yah"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.