Free Fallin'

· by Tom Petty

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Free Fallin'

Tom Petty100 BPM

Lyrics

She’s a (F)good (Bbsus2)girl;

loves (F)her (Csus)ma ma, loves (F)Je (Bbsus2)sus, and A mer i (F)ca, (Csus)too.

She’s a (F)good (Bbsus2)girl,

cra zy (F)’bout (Csus)El vis; loves (F)hors (Bbsus2)es and her boy (F)friend, (Csus)too.

It’s a (F)long (Bbsus2)day

liv in’ in (F)Re (Csus)se da.

There’s a (F)free (Bbsus2)way

run nin’ through (F)the (Csus)yard.

vard.

And I’m a (F)bad (Bbsus2)boy ’cause I don’t e (F)ven (Csus)miss shad her.

I’m a (F)bad (Bbsus2)boy for break in’ (F)her (Csus)heart.

hearts.

And I’m (F)free,

free fall in’.

Yeah, I’m free,

free fall in’.

All the (F)vam (Bbsus2)pires

walk in’ through (F)the (Csus)val ley wan move (F)west (Bbsus2)down

Ven tur a (F)Boul (Csus)e vard.

And all the (F)bad (Bbsus2)boys ’cause are stand ing (F)in (Csus)the shad ows.

And the (F)good (Bbsus2)girls are home with (F)bro (Csus)ken hearts.

And I’m (F)free,

free fall in’.

Yeah, I’m free,

free fall in’.

All the

Wan na

And I’m free,

free (F)fall in’.

Yeah, I’m free,

free fall in’.

And I’m free,

free (F)fall in’.

Yeah, I’m free,

free fall in’.

And I’m

Free Fallin' by Tom Petty — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Free Fallin'” by Tom Petty in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 110 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Free Fallin'" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Free Fallin'"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Tom Petty songs work for kids?: Try "YOU DON'T KNOW HOW IT FEELS", "SOUTHERN ACCENTS", "THE WAITING". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.