Kumbaya (My Lord)

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“Kumbaya” is a spiritual song. In Gullah -a language that was spoken by slaves in South Carolina and Georgia- it means “Come by Yuh” or “Come by Here”, and refers to the help of God.

The song is known from the 20’s and during the decades of the 50’s and the 60’s it became popular in scouting and summer camps. Since Joan Baez’s recording in 1962, the song was associated with the Civil Rights Movement, but it is also sung during the Christmas period as a religious song.

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Kumbaya Videos

Sing-Along Video with lyrics

Karaoke Video with lyrics

Lyrics

1. Kum bay ya, my Lord, kum bay ya
Kum bay ya, my Lord, kum bay ya
Kum bay ya, my Lord, kum bay ya
O Lord, kum bay ya

2. Someone’s laughing, my Lord, kum bay ya
Someone’s laughing, my Lord, kum bay ya
Someone’s laughing, my Lord, kum bay ya
O Lord, kum bay ya

3. Someone’s crying, my Lord, kum bay ya
Someone’s crying, my Lord, kum bay ya
Someone’s crying, my Lord, kum bay ya
O Lord, kum bay ya

4. Someone’s praying, my Lord, kum bay ya
Someone’s praying, my Lord, kum bay ya
Someone’s praying, my Lord, kum bay ya
O Lord, kum bay ya

5. Someone’s singing, my Lord, kum bay ya
Someone’s singing, my Lord, kum bay ya
Someone’s singing, my Lord, kum bay ya
O Lord, kum bay ya

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“Kumbaya” (instrumental, 2:05 – 3/4 – 84 bpm)

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Sheet music with chords

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Free Printable Sheet Music PDF with Lyrics

Kumbaya sheet music PDF

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“Kumbaya” free sheet music PDF download – Singing Bell

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Kumbaya Guitar Chords and Tabs in G.
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