What key is "Redemption Song" in?

"Redemption Song" by Michael McDonald is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Redemption Song" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

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.

What chords are used in "Redemption Song"?

This arrangement of "Redemption Song" uses 20 chords: A, Abmaj7, Bb, C, Cbmaj7, Cm7, Cmaj7, D, +12 more.

How long does it take to learn "Redemption Song" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?

Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Doo doo doo doo (Ebmaj7)doo (F)doo,

doo doo doo doo (Cmaj7)doo (D)doo,

doo doo doo doo (Abmaj7)doo (Bb)doo (C)doo.

(G)Oh,

doo doo doo doo (Fmaj7)doo (G)doo,

doo doo doo doo (Dmaj7)doo (E)doo,

doo doo doo doo (Cbmaj7)doo (Db)doo (Eb)doo.

O’ (Bb)pate the pi rates, yeah they (Gm7)rob them;

sold them (Bb)off to the (Cm7)mer chant ship,

min utes af ter they took them pow er,

from the bot tom less pit.

tide.

But their hand was made kill strong proph hets

by the (Bb)hand of (Cm7)the Al might y.

They flour ish (Gm7)in this gen er a tion,

we’ve tri umph ant (Cm7)ly.

the book.

Won’t you help me sing

these songs of (Bb)free dom?

’Cause (Ebmaj7)all I (F)ev er had,

re (F)demp tion (Bb)song.

E man ci (Bb)pate your selves from men tal (Gm7)slav ’ry;

none but (Bb)our selves can (Cm7)free our minds.

Have no fear of a tom ic pow er,

’cause noth ing can stem the tide.

But How long will they kill our proph hets

while we (Bb)stand a (Cm7)side Al and look?

Some say it’s (Gm7)all this part er of it,

we’ve got to ful (Cm7)ly.

the book.

Won’t you help me sing

these songs of (Bb)free dom?

’Cause (Ebmaj7)all I (F)ev er had,

re (F)demp tion (Bb)song.

E man ci (Ebmaj7)Won’t you (F)help me sing

these songs of (Bb)free dom?

’Cause (Ebmaj7)all we (F)ev er had,

re (F)demp tion (Bb)song.

(Ebmaj7)All we (F)ev er had,

re (F)demp tion (Bb)song.

(Ebmaj7)All we’ll (F)ev er have,

re (F)demp tion (Bb)song.

(Ebmaj7)All we’ll (F)ev er have,

(F)re,

re demp tion (Bb)song.

Doo doo doo doo (Ebmaj7)doo (F)doo,

doo doo doo doo (Cmaj7)doo (D)doo,

doo doo doo doo (Abmaj7)doo (Bb)doo (C)doo.

Oh no, (G)oh no.

Doo doo doo doo (Fmaj7)doo (G)doo,

doo doo doo doo (Dmaj7)doo (E)doo,

doo doo doo doo (Cbmaj7)doo (Db)doo (Eb)doo.

Re,

demp tion song.

Redemption Song by Michael McDonald

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

About “Redemption Song”

What key is "Redemption Song" in?: "Redemption Song" by Michael McDonald is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Redemption Song" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
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.
What chords are used in "Redemption Song"?: This arrangement of "Redemption Song" uses 20 chords: A, Abmaj7, Bb, C, Cbmaj7, Cm7, Cmaj7, D, +12 more.
How long does it take to learn "Redemption Song" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?: Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.