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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.
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demp tion song.
Redemption Song — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Redemption Song" by Michael McDonald: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Redemption Song”
- What key is "Redemption Song" by Michael McDonald played in?
- Redemption Song is arranged in the key of Bb 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 120 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 Michael McDonald. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Redemption Song"?
- This arrangement uses 20 chords: A, Abmaj7, Bb, C, Cbmaj7, Cm7, Cmaj7, D, +12 more.
- What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?
- Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Redemption Song" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Redemption Song" by Michael McDonald. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Redemption Song" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Redemption Song" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.