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Rivers Of Babylon

Boney M

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Rivers Of Babylon by Boney M in the key of E

Level: Beginner Decade: 1970s Genre: Reggae / Ska Theme: Spiritual / Faith Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Vocals
  E   E   B   E  [x2]

Hook
By The Rivers Of Babylon, EThere We Sat Down Ye-Eah We Wept, WEhen We Remembered Zion   B                                         E​
By The Rivers Of Babylon, EThere We Sat Down Ye-Eah We Wept, WEhen We Remembered Zion   B                                             E     E​

Verse 1
When The Wicked Carried Us AwEay In Captivity Required From Us A Song         A                          E​
Now How EShall We Sing The Lord's Song In A EStrange Land            B            E​
When The Wicked Carried Us AwEay In Captivity Requiring Of Us A Song          A                           E​
Now How EShall We Sing The Lord's Song In A EStrange Land            B             E     E​

Instruments
  E   E   E   E
  B   B   E   E

Verse 2
Let The WordEs Of Our Mouth And TBhe Meditation Of Our Heart  E                      B​
Be AcceptaEble In Thy Sight Here TBonight         E​
Let The WordEs Of Our Mouth And TBhe Meditation Of Our Heart  E                      B​
Be AcceptaEble In Thy Sight Here TBonight         E          E​

Hook
By The Rivers Of Babylon, EThere We Sat Down Ye-Eah We Wept, WEhen We Remembered Zion   B                                           E     E​

Hook
By The Rivers Of BabylonE (Dark Tears Of Babylon) There We Sat Down (You Got To Sing A Song)        E​
Ye-Eah We Wept, (SBing A Song Of Love) When We Remembered Zion. (Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah)      E​
By The Rivers Of Babylon (ERough Bits Of Babylon) There We Sat Down (You Hear The People Cry)          E​
Ye-Eah We Wept, (TBhey Need Their God) When We Remembered Zion. (Ooh, Have The Power)             E​
Also available in: C (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Rivers Of Babylon?

The chords for Rivers Of Babylon are: E, B, A

What is the original key of Rivers Of Babylon?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Rivers Of Babylon?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Rivers Of Babylon in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Rivers Of Babylon be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Rivers Of Babylon on ukulele?

Chord Rivers Of Babylon can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Rivers Of Babylon?

Rivers Of Babylon uses 3 chords: E, B, A

What is the easiest way to play Rivers Of Babylon?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Rivers Of Babylon released in?

Rivers Of Babylon was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Rivers Of Babylon?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Rivers Of Babylon to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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