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Interactive piano tutorial for "Babylon" by Tom Keifer, in A minor at about 130 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Babylon by Tom Keifer
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Babylon" by Tom Keifer, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrerock · alternative rock · post‑grunge
Moodenergetic · driving · melancholic
Signaturedriving post‑grunge anthem with a dark, yearning edge
A minor
Key
130
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

A
F♯m
E
D
C
F+
F
Fmaj9
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusPost‑ChorusBridgeInstrumentalSoloBreakdownDropOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

distorted electric guitars
layered rhythm and lead parts, providing the main harmonic and melodic drive
driving bassline
tight, syncopated low‑end that locks with the drums to propel the groove
acoustic drum kit
crisp snare, punchy kick, and open hi‑hats that accentuate the 4/4 pulse
clean electric guitar arpeggios
bright, chiming arpeggios that appear in the intro and bridge, adding melodic sparkle
distorted lead guitar solo
expressive, melodic solo that builds tension before the final chorus
subtle synth pads
ambient textures that fill the background and add depth without detracting from the guitars
Album & artist
ALBUM

The Way Life Goes (2013)

Keifer's debut solo album, released after he had been told by doctors he might never sing again due to a partially paralyzed vocal cord. It takes his hard rock and glam metal roots into a harder, more heartland rock direction across 14 tracks.

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Artist

Tom Keifer

Tom Keifer is an American rock musician from Springfield, Pennsylvania, best known as the lead singer and primary songwriter of the hard rock band Cinderella. His raspy, powerful voice draws heavily from his love of blues, and that influence runs through both his band work and his solo records. After Cinderella, he pursued a solo career built around the same hard rock foundation but with a broader range of styles.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Babylon" in?

"Babylon" by Tom Keifer is in A minor.

What is the tempo of "Babylon"?

"Babylon" plays at around 130 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Babylon"?

The core progression is A, F♯m, E, D, C, and F+, built around the A minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Babylon"?

The recording features distorted electric guitars, driving bassline, acoustic drum kit, subtle synth pads, clean electric guitar arpeggios, and distorted lead guitar solo.

Can I get a piano roll for "Babylon"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Babylon" by Tom Keifer into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Babylon" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Babylon" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 130 BPM in A minor, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Babylon" on?

"Babylon" appears on The Way Life Goes (2013).

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