Rivers Of Babylon

by The Melodians
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Lyrics

By the riv ers of Bab y lon

where He sat down

and there He (D)wept

when He re mem bers (G)Zi on.

’Cause the wick ed car ried us a way, cap tiv i ty,

re (C)qui red from us a song.

How can we sing King of our song in a (D)strange

land?

’Cause the wick ed car ried us a way, cap tiv i ty, re (C)qui red from us a song.

How can we sing King of our song in a (D)strange

land?

Sing it out loud.

(Ah.)

Sing a song of free dom, broth er.

(Ah.)

Sing a song of free dom, bro broth er.

Oh,

la la.

(Ah ah ah (G)ah.) Mm.

(Ah.)

We gon na sing and shout it.

(Ah.)

We gon na jump for joy.

Yeah yeah yeah.

Shout the song of free dom now.

(Ah ah ah (G)ah.) Whoa whoa whoa.

So let the (G)words

of our (D)mouth and the med i (G)ta tion of our (D)heart be ac (G)cept a ble in Thy (D)sight, oh, for (G)right.

So let the (G)words of our (D)mouth and the med i (G)ta tion of our (D)heart be ac (G)cept a ble in Thy (D)sight, oh, for (G)right.

So let the (G)right.

Sing it out loud.

(Ah.)

We got to sing it to geth er.

(Ah.)

Ev ’ry one of us.

(Ah ah ah (D)ah.) La la la la la la la.

(Ah ah ah (G)ah.) Whoa whoa whoa.

(Ah.)

(Ah.)

Rivers Of Babylon — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Rivers Of Babylon" 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.

About “Rivers Of Babylon

Where are the chord symbols for "Rivers Of Babylon" 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. "Rivers Of Babylon" is in G.
What key is "Rivers Of Babylon" by The Melodians played in?
Rivers Of Babylon 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 "Rivers Of Babylon"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Rivers Of Babylon" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Rivers Of Babylon"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Rivers Of Babylon"?
"Rivers Of Babylon" was originally performed by The Melodians. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Rivers Of Babylon"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: C, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
Does "Rivers Of Babylon" 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. "Rivers Of Babylon" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Rivers Of Babylon"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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