Redemption Song

by Bob Marley
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Lyrics

Old (G)pi rates, selves from they men rob tal (Em7)I.

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

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

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

But my (G)hand shall they was made (Em7)proph strong while we by the hand (G)of the Al might y.

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

Won’t you help to sing

these songs of (G)free dom?

’Cause (C)all I (D)ev er had,

re (D)demp tion songs,

re (D)demp tion songs.

E man ci (G)pate your selves from they men rob tal (Em7)slav ’ry, none but our selves can the (G)free our minds.

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

’cause none of them can (G)stop the time.

pit.

But How (G)long shall they kill our (Em7)proph ets while we stand a hand (G)side the and look?

y.

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

Won’t you help to sing

these songs of (G)free dom?

’Cause (C)all I (D)ev er had,

re (D)demp tion songs,

re (D)demp tion songs.

E man ci songs,

re (D)demp tion songs.

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

re (D)demp tion songs,

these songs of (G)free dom,

(D)songs of free (G)dom.

Redemption Song — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Redemption Song" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Redemption Song

Why does "Redemption Song" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Redemption Song".
What key is "Redemption Song" by Bob Marley played in?
Redemption Song is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Redemption Song"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Redemption Song" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Redemption Song"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Redemption Song"?
"Redemption Song" was originally performed by Bob Marley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Redemption Song"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, C, D, D7, Em, Em7, G.
What other songs by Bob Marley can I play here?
Try "NO WOMAN NO CRY", "WAITING IN VAIN", "I SHOT THE SHERIFF". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Redemption Song"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Redemption Song".
Can I see all the notes in "Redemption Song"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM.

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