Lyrics
Kum ba ya, my Lord,
(F)kum ba (G7)ya!
Kum ba (C)ya, my Lord,
(F)kum (C)ba (G7sus)ya!
Kum ba (C)ya, my Lord,
(F)kum ba (G7)ya!
(F)Oh,
(C)Lord!
(G7)Kum ba (F)ya!
Hear me cry ing, Lord,
(F)kum ba (G7)ya!
Hear me (C)cry ing, Lord,
(F)kum (C)ba (G7sus)ya!
Hear me (C)cry ing, Lord,
(F)kum ba (G7)ya!
(F)Oh,
(C)Lord!
(G7)Kum ba (F)ya!
Hear me (C)ya!
Kumbaya by Congan Folksong
1 person has learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Kumbaya”
- What key is "Kumbaya" in?
- "Kumbaya" by Congan Folksong is in the key of C with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Kumbaya" 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 "Kumbaya" 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 "Kumbaya" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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