- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
Babylon Sisters |
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Instruments: |
Voice Bass Guitar Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
G4-Bb5 |
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Scoring: |
Bass Tab Bass/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
D Minor |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
60 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0108820 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
11 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Drive west on Sunset to the sea. |
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Appears On:
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Steely Dan |
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Pages: |
11 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Bass Guitar Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
G4-Bb5 |
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Scorings: |
Bass Tab Bass/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
D Minor |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0108820 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately slow |
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Metronome: |
h = 60 |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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Notation: |
Bass TAB |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1980 |
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Publisher: |
Hal Leonard Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0108820 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Drive west on Sunset to the sea. |
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From the Album: |
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From the Book: |
More Classic Rock Bass Lines |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The bass TAB edition of “Babylon Sisters” is in D minor. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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You can preview the bass TAB score for “Babylon Sisters” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this bass TAB arrangement include?
The bass TAB arrangement of “Babylon Sisters” is written for voice, bass guitar and backup vocals. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Babylon Sisters” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Babylon Sisters” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Babylon Sisters” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“Babylon Sisters” by Steely Dan is available as a bass TAB arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen. It includes 11 pages of music.
The original key is D minor. It's marked moderately slow, at about 60 BPM. The scoring is for Voice, Bass Guitar and Backup Vocals.
Contains complete lyrics. It falls under the Jazz-Rock style category. There are 5 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
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