What key is "Redemption Song" in?

"Redemption Song" by Bob Marley is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Redemption Song" 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 "Redemption Song" 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 "Redemption Song" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Bob Marley can I play here?

Try "NO WOMAN NO CRY", "WAITING IN VAIN", "I SHOT THE SHERIFF". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Old (G)pi rates, yes, they rob (Em)I.

’ry, none but our (G)Sold I to the mer chant ships

Have no (G)min utes af tom ter they took (Em)I

’cause none of from the bot tom less (Am)pit.

But my (G)hand shall they was made (Em)strong ets while we (G)by the hand of the Al (Am)might y.

We (G)for ward in this gen er (Em)a tion We’ve (C)got to ful tri umph ant (D)ly.

Won’t you help to sing

these songs of (G)free dom?

’Cause (D)all I ev er had,

re (D)demp tion (G)songs,

re (D)demp tion (G)songs.

E man ci (G)pate your selves from men-tal (Em)slav ’ry, none but our (G)selves can to the free our minds.

Have no (G)fear for a tom ic en er (Em)gy,

’cause none of them can stop the time.

(Am)pit.

But How (G)long shall they kill our (Em)proph ets while we (G)stand a hand side the and (Am)look?

Some (G)say ward it’s just a er (Em)part of We’ve (C)got to ful tri fill the (D)book.

Won’t you help to sing

these songs of (G)free dom?

’Cause (D)all I ev er had,

re (D)demp tion (G)songs,

re (D)demp tion (G)songs.

E man ci (G)songs,

re (D)demp tion (G)songs.

E man ci (D)all I ev er had,

re (D)demp tion songs,

these songs of (G)free dom,

(D)songs of free (G)dom.

Redemption Song by Bob Marley

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

About “Redemption Song”

What key is "Redemption Song" in?: "Redemption Song" by Bob Marley is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Redemption Song" 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 "Redemption Song" 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 "Redemption Song" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Bob Marley can I play here?: Try "NO WOMAN NO CRY", "WAITING IN VAIN", "I SHOT THE SHERIFF". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.