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Babylon

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[Intro]
Am G F E Am    Am G F E Am    Am G F E Am
[Verse 1]
AmBy the Gwaters, the Fwaters of EBabyAmlon
AmWe lay down and Gwept, and Fwept, for Ethee ZiAmon,
AmWe remember Gthee, remember Fthee, remember Ethee ZiAmon.
[Bridge]
Am G F E Am    Am G F E Am    Am G F E Am
[Verse 2]
AmBy the Gwaters, the Fwaters of EBabyAmlon
AmWe lay down and Gwept, and Fwept, for Ethee ZiAmon,
AmWe remember Gthee, remember Fthee, remember Ethee ZiAmon.

The story behind the song

Don McLean is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his hit folk rock songs. He is often called the "American Troubadour" or "King of the Trail." While best known for "American Pie," his catalog also includes other popular singles like "Vincent" and "Castles in the Air."

AI-written from these sources:Don McLean — Wikipedia ↗

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Babylon

by Don McLean

Lyrics & chords · Original key

[Intro]

Am G F E Am Am G F E Am Am G F E Am

[Verse 1]

Am G F E Am

By the waters, the waters of Babylon

Am G F E Am

We lay down and wept, and wept, for thee Zion,

Am G F E Am

We remember thee, remember thee, remember thee Zion.

[Bridge]

Am G F E Am Am G F E Am Am G F E Am

[Verse 2]

Am G F E Am

By the waters, the waters of Babylon

Am G F E Am

We lay down and wept, and wept, for thee Zion,

Am G F E Am

We remember thee, remember thee, remember thee Zion.

About Babylon Chords by Don McLean

Learn how to play Babylon by Don McLean with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Babylon chords”, “Babylon guitar chords”, or “Don McLean Babylon chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Babylon chords and for experienced players who want accurate Babylon lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, G, F, E.

FAQ — Babylon by Don McLean

How do I play "Babylon" by Don McLean on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Babylon" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Babylon" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Babylon"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Babylon" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Babylon" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Babylon" by Don McLean with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Don McLean below.

What key is "Babylon" in?

The chords for "Babylon" show the original chord names (including Am, G, F, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.