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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Kum Ba Yah" by Traditional in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Kum Ba Yah" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Kum Ba Yah" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Kum Ba Yah"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Kum Ba Yah" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Kum Ba Yah"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Kum Ba Yah" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.