Other arrangements of Redemption Song
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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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re
demp tion song.
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 Eb, 120 BPM.
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About “Redemption Song”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Redemption Song" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Redemption Song" is in Eb.
- What key is "Redemption Song" by Michael McDonald played in?
- Redemption Song is arranged in the key of Eb 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.
- Does "Redemption Song" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Redemption Song" is in the key of Eb at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Redemption Song"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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