What a bloody legend - who does this? David Gray, that’s who.

It’s so nice to see when musicians actually share their music. Thank you Mr. Gray.

Wait what? A lesson from the dude who actually wrote the song.... that’s freaking rad. Thanks Mr G!

I was looking for a lesson for this and found David Gray teaching!!! Unbelievable. Thanks David.

David Gray, you absolute legend for putting this online and giving transparency to us budding guitarists. What a top man, one of the best songs ever made. Legend

Dude I got to say… ur song Babylon imprinted on me in grade 6. U sharing this connects to me again at 37. Ur a real one. I got to cover this now thank u!!!!

I was googling for a tutorial for the wonderful Babylon guitar riff and this is the best one I have found. This young man has really nailed it - many thanks!

Yes this is the one we have been waiting for , finally the man himself shows us the true and only way to arrange " Babylon"

Thanks for sharing this. I feel it demonstrates just how technically proficient & brilliant your guitar playing was when you crafted this song. I first heard Babylon in the summer of 2001, as a 30 year old Englishman living in the Red Light district of Copenhagen, a few months after separating from my first (Danish) wife. The walls of the apartment I was living in were painted a somber olive green, only adding to my low mood. I kindly offered to the landlady to re-paint the walls with white paint & she gave me her blessing. Previously very sociable with a very healthy & lively circle of friends, I retreated into my own space for 2-3 months & painted the apartment. One Saturday night I was listening on the radio to a live broadcast from the Roskilde Festival & they played Babylon as an interlude between live performances. Instantly I knew it was an evergreen, timeless classic. I felt chills run down my spine like I did the first time I heard Love’s Alone Again Or, some 10 years earlier. Hearing Babylon for the first time felt like it existed outside of space & time, completely new to my eardrums & yet accompanied by a peculiar sense of deja vu familiarity, like I’d always known this song & was greeting it like a good friend I hadn’t seen in a while. That summer Babylon & the other songs from White Ladder became my soul mates. The divorce really knocked me for six emotionally & accompanied me into a new era in my life, as I gradually came to terms, in the following 12-18 months, with the fact I was an alcoholic. Addiction treatment led me into a new life & with hindsight I recognised White Ladder had helped me in some way to be vulnerable & honest with myself in acknowledging where I was in my life at that time & preceded the liberation I felt a few years later, as I walked through the streets of Central London, my new home, as I commenced a new chapter in my life. I’ve remained clean & sober ever since & spent the last couple of decades as a drug & alcohol support worker, playing my part in enabling others to rebuild their lives. Babylon & White Ladder continue to hold a very special place in my heart & always will. Thank you.

Nothing like watching the man play his own beautiful song. What a kind and generous act by a classy, exceptionally talented artist!

I've been covering this song live for years and never realised I was doing it all wrong. I've always played the same chords for the pre-chorus and the chorus, completely missing the part where it goes to A. Thanks David, not only for the lesson but for everything you've done for modern music 😎

Genius, a personal lesson from a 21st century Mozart. That song is perfection.

Absolutely brilliant, cant get any better than the man himself giving lessons of his wonderful songs ⭐️

David Gray, Legend with his feet still on the floor, thanks mate, 👍

Surely this legend deserves a knighthood for this!? Much gratitude David!! Thank you for your songs and for sharing them with us...

Oh that just made my day! Was listening to Babylon before I woke up, and some interviews with David. Come on here to play through Babylon, and the man himself demos it. Perfect, thank you!

Ha ... went on the KZfaqs to get a tutorial on Babylon. Saw a few videos to choose from and then I saw David Gray offering a video. Pretty easy choice at that point! Thank you for the tutorial but even more important ... thank you for your music (which is poetry) and touching my heart when I needed it most.

I love the opening riff. Really inspired me as a young teenager, I get nostalgic remembering a music summer camp, innocent creative times. Clever stuff x

I just started to get back into this song after hearing it on Jango at work. I googled for the tabs and they are useless. I went on to KZfaq to search for lessons and BAM! A lesson by the man himself. I love this.

Wow, to learn from the master himself. This great, so glad you can share this, rather than us watching your live performances to get all the nuances of the song.

thank you for doing making these videos. friend. I am 47 and have recently taken up learning guitar

One of my favorite songs ever! You are very kind taking the time to show how it’s played. Most of the tabs have it wrong! So thank you for this! I have a song I have recently written that you should hear. I wrote it for you to record because every time I play it I hear your voice. So it’s yours if you want it! Thank you again, you are one of the best!

Fair play my gray never saw anyone teaching there own songs on here before. Legend

One of my favorite songs of the past few decades. Beautiful. Thank you Mr Gray for your gift to all your musician fans.

David Gray, was the reason I got back into Music , after a 10 year absence , great album , he is a fantastic song writer, Musician , I played a few songs from the Album on my Guitar way back then , cant believe its so long ago , thanks David. when I have finished with my band, I intend to go back to playing your songs , just for my own enjoyment.

This song is nothing short of a masterpiece.

Your song was a saving grace to my outlook on life at 40. The first time I heard it I remember where I was and how it made me feel.....thank you david

What a lovely thing to do, other famous artists should take note. Thank you so very much David. 🌌💕🌠

How wonderful to have the gentleman who wrote and performed this beautiful song be the one in this video to actually show how it is played, thank you sir!

Thank you for blessing this world with your art David Gray.

One of the greatest songs of the late '90s (and beyond). Thanks for taking the time to show us how to play such a wonderful song, David.

This is such a wonderful gift. Thank you David. I'm loving these videos. It gives me guitar playing fun!

These lessons are awesome, David. I’m loving them. I wish more artists did this.

Bravo young man! David Gray himself would be proud

Thanks David! This is pretty damn special to get a lesson from the artist.

So nice of you. So humble, a true artist.

I am disabled, but I hope to make it to the Nashville gig! Thank you, David! I have listened to this song on repeat so many times over the years...

Hi David.. this came on my Spotify today and I hadn’t heard it for a few years. Thought I’m going to learn that tonight. Typed it in here and who better to learn it from?? 😁👌 thanks! What an absolute timeless classic 👏👏

Fantastic song by a fantastic musician great to be taught by the man himself

OMG, I remember exactly when and where I was when I heard this amazing album. Still one of my very favourites. Thank you Mr Gray.

Thanks so much for sharing this, David. Brings back so many wonderful memories. Recently picked up the guitar and am now well on my way to getting to my Babylon.

It's so cool that he does this. He's a great teacher and fantastic musician. I'm a big fan

"Cheeky F# chord" lol. Thank you so much for these lessons!

Wow! Been waiting for this one! Thank you for being so generous with your music!

More of these please David! Beautiful songs, and great to see how you actually play them. Thanks so much.

Your a legend , and even more so for sharing your songs in a way we can play them correctly thumbs up bro . Shout out to my uncle Dan for showing me you music

Thanks for this David... one of my favourite songs ever... and my mum loves this too!!!! 😊

Loving these tutorials. Been a David Gray fan since 1998, the inspiration of learning guitar and also the music got me through some difficult times :)

Love these little lessons man, thanks for sharing. Straight from you, can't get more personal and genuine than that. Watched you in SLC a few months ago, was a pleasure!

Am amazed that someone gave this a thumbs down. Babylon from the man himself. A great series of tutorials. David Gray, you’re a genuinely top man. Thank you for taking the time to do these

David Gray...a true class act...awesome music that transcends the spirit. Bravo!

Thank you David....I had learned this song watching your fingers on seemingly endless numbers of videos, and this confirms that I got it right! Absolutely one of my favorite songs of all time. Love your work, God bless.

Thank you Sir David! See you soon here in The States. YOU are the reason I HAD to learn HOW to play the guitar AND sing again!❤❤

Cheers David. Loving these little lessons

Thanks for making your music more accessible! It's a real treat and something I wish more artists would do.

These videos have made me pick up the guitar again. Thanks.

These videos are so great. Just love em.

Wow!!! How cool!! The KZfaq algorithm knows me better than I know myself for suggesting this! I think this guitar teacher has a chance at a decent career ahead of him! But...who are the people that gave this a thumbs down?!? Thank you David Gray, this was a total surprise to see this and made my month.

How lovely is it to see you teach this song. Thank you very much, David. very kind of you sir.

Thanks for taking the time David

This morning driving to work I heared you performing Babylon in the NPO2 Radio (Dutch) studio. It sounded so true and awesome. As I only just now with my 46 years of age decided to learn to play guitar, I hope I will someday manage to play it. Therefore herewith my gratitute that you, the artist himself, shares how to learn the song. Two thumbs up!!!

What a gift! Thank you, David!

How wonderful to learn these songs from the artist

I have watched this video so many times. So simple, but somehow so complex. Brilliant song, brilliant bloke. Brings back so many memories, Thank you.

I'm such a goof, came back to this lesson from last night and realizing now its David himself giving the lesson, lol! What an amazing artist!

Wow, what a guy teaching us his work, awesome attitude, amazing artist, amazing bloke!!

Excellent and cheeky ..been waiting for eons for it to be shown correctly. Thanks David

LOVING these vids David , these songs were such an inspiration as I was growing up. Prob' one of the reasons I picked up the guitar and have an interest in songwriting . Would love to see some short vids on how you wrote these songs and the inspiration behind them. PLEASE KEEP DOING THESE VIDS !!!!!

Thank you David. Wonderful to learn the song from the composer.

Awesome , thanks David ..... been teaching Babylon to my guitar students for years . So glad I got it correct !!! Great to see you do it , made my day .

David! Thanks for showing us first hand how to play your incredible song!

Wow, David Gray, you are beyond groovy! Thank you so much for this fabulously instructive video, and for your astounding talent. The world is a far better place because of you!

WOW....This is scary...I just listened to this song ( three times ) about 5 minutes ago and said to myself ..” I’ve got to learn how to play that song “ Then I checked into your channel..and..guess what !!!! I’m going to work on playing it...But I’ll never get close to singing it like youi because..you are the best !! 👍😎🎸

One of the greatest songs ever 👍

I’ve been so close for years! I use to play this on stage and vividly remember by chance figuring out that little hammer on on the B string on the A in the chorus. Changed the entire song for me. Drove my buddy nuts for the next few weeks, I think I added it to the set list multiple times a night, on a few occasions. But people requested it! Thank you for that, David, you absolutely made my 20’s that much better. Keep up your amazing work. Cheers!

Wow....So David Gray has just shown me how to play his own song! Freakin awesome!! and it's one of the most beautiful written too imo... Thank you David, I've been playing it wrong for years 👍

Was listening to this song last night thinking I really want to learn it, and then this pops up! It’s just what I’ve always wanted!! So excited 💕

I just came across this song again recently. I'd heard it years ago but it's just really grabbed me this time. Great Great song ..

This is so great - had this song all wrong worked out from just listening and has been in the big falling apart book of songs for a very long time. To have a private lesson and understand the ringing nuance of the correct chords is a real delight. Not that many artists would take the time. I’m really grateful.

Wow I really appreciate you sharing the way you play your song with us I'm going to learn it tonight what a beautiful song. 👌👍

Very cool sir. Thank you for taking the time.

Thank you David! You’re brilliant. Cheers.

Apart from a couple of tiny missed differences, I got this from just listening years ago, but thank you so much David, for allowing us to know the true way to play this very popular song of yours.

White ladder needs re releasing as I'm sure it will hit number 1 in the charts now.

Grew up listening to your music thanks to my dad. Now learning it on guitar. From you. Totally awesome.

So cool that you have done this ..many thanks

Thank you so much. My heart flys when I play this song

Thanks for posting these David, love your music.

David Gray is an absolute beauty! Class act!

David, thanks for sharing this 😀

great stuff David!!!

BEEN waiting for this one. Thank you David, you're a legend. I made my mum a mixed CD when I was a teen some 20 years ago (!) to take with her up Kilimanjaro and when she came back this was one of her firm favourites on there, and still is. She doesn't necessarily always play it but every now and then she asks me about a song she has stuck in her head and then we figure it out, and this is one of them. She near enough tears up with it, so do I. Thank you. From Cape Town, South Africa. :) Also have to add! It's quite surreal in such a beautiful, quaint way to have you teach this song to us. I've been playing for almost that long and after all the years of coming back to sing it and re-learn it, thank you so much for doing this! It's always been a tricky one for me, I always found a way to play it but always felt I couldn't quite get it down as well as I'd like.

Hope life is treating you well David, you’ve provided me with a lot of good memories, thanks.

Thank you for unlocking your beautiful song, sends shivers

Thank you David! You’re brilliant. Cheers. Genius, a personal lesson from a 21st century Mozart. That song is perfection. David Gray, Legend with his feet still on the floor, thanks mate, 👍

Thank you again, really cool that you do this!

Thank you man. Lots of respect. Sounds beautiful when I play it too.

So thankful for this amazing tutorial. Great artist. Thanks David.

Thanks again David, I came here from the "sail away" lesson. Brilliant songs. 👍👍

What a generous guy! This is awesomeness at its most awesome!