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Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · A
Kumbaya Chords – Guitar
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Two chords
Just D and A. The ultimate campfire song.
2
Gentle strum
Slow, gentle down strums. Let each chord ring. This is about feeling, not technique.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D A
Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya.
D A
Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya.
D A
Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya.
A D
Oh, Lord, kumbaya.
Verse 2
D A
Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya.
D A
Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya.
D A
Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya.
A D
Oh, Lord, kumbaya.
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Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · A
Kumbaya Chords – Ukulele
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Two chords
Just D and A. The ultimate campfire song.
2
Gentle strum
Slow, gentle down strums. Let each chord ring. This is about feeling, not technique.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D A
Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya.
D A
Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya.
D A
Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya.
A D
Oh, Lord, kumbaya.
Verse 2
D A
Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya.
D A
Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya.
D A
Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya.
A D
Oh, Lord, kumbaya.
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Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · A
Kumbaya Chords – Piano
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Two chords
Just D and A. The ultimate campfire song.
2
Gentle strum
Slow, gentle down strums. Let each chord ring. This is about feeling, not technique.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D A
Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya.
D A
Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya.
D A
Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya.
A D
Oh, Lord, kumbaya.
Verse 2
D A
Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya.
D A
Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya.
D A
Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya.
A D
Oh, Lord, kumbaya.
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Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · A
Kumbaya Chords – Banjo
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Two chords
Just D and A. The ultimate campfire song.
2
Gentle strum
Slow, gentle down strums. Let each chord ring. This is about feeling, not technique.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D A
Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya.
D A
Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya.
D A
Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya.
A D
Oh, Lord, kumbaya.
Verse 2
D A
Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya.
D A
Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya.
D A
Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya.
A D
Oh, Lord, kumbaya.
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Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · A
Kumbaya Chords – Mandolin
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Two chords
Just D and A. The ultimate campfire song.
2
Gentle strum
Slow, gentle down strums. Let each chord ring. This is about feeling, not technique.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D A
Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya.
D A
Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya.
D A
Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya.
A D
Oh, Lord, kumbaya.
Verse 2
D A
Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya.
D A
Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya.
D A
Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya.
A D
Oh, Lord, kumbaya.
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Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · A
Kumbaya Chords – Harmonica
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Two chords
Just D and A. The ultimate campfire song.
2
Gentle strum
Slow, gentle down strums. Let each chord ring. This is about feeling, not technique.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D A
Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya.
D A
Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya.
D A
Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya.
A D
Oh, Lord, kumbaya.
Verse 2
D A
Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya.
D A
Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya.
D A
Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya.
A D
Oh, Lord, kumbaya.