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I Shall Be Released

· by Bob Dylan

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Lyrics

They say ev ’ry man must need pro (Bm)tec tion,

they say ev ’ry man must (A)fall.

Yet I swear I see my re (Bm)flec tion

some place (E9sus)so high a bove the (A)wall.

I see my light

come (Bm)shin ing

from the west down to the (A)east.

An y day now,

an y day now,

I (E9sus)shall be re (A)leased.

They say ev ’ry man must need pro (Bm)tec tion,

they say ev ’ry man must (A)fall.

Yet I swear I see my re (Bm)flec tion

some place (E9sus)so high a bove the (A)wall.

I see my light

come (Bm)shin ing

from the west down to the (A)east.

An y day now,

an y day now,

I (E9sus)shall be re (A)leased.

(A)leased.

I Shall Be Released by Bob Dylan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Shall Be Released” by Bob Dylan 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 A at 144 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 "I Shall Be Released" 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 "I Shall Be Released"?: 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.
How many chords does "I Shall Be Released" use?: Just 5 chords: A, Bm, C#m, D, E9. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bob Dylan songs work for kids?: Try "FOREVER YOUNG", "LAY, LADY, LAY", "TANGLED UP IN BLUE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.