Redemption Song — Piano Lead Sheet

"Redemption Song" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Lyrics

Old (G)pi rates, selves yes, from they men rob tal (Em7)I. ’ry, none but our (C)Sold I to the (G)mer chant ships Have no min utes af ter they en 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 it. 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 yes, from they men rob tal (Em7)slav ’ry, none but our (C)Sold selves can the (G)free our minds. Have no fear for a tom ic en 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 it. 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.

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Falling NotesBeginnerBar SheetSimple Sheet

Song Details

Category
Reggae
Key
G
Tempo
100 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Redemption Song" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
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  5. 5
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