Is "I'm Free" 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'm Free"?

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'm Free" use?

Just 24 chords: Ab, Bb, C, C7, Cm, Cm7, D, Dm7, +16 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Dean Pitchford songs work for kids?

Try "LEARNING TO BE SILENT", "MAMA SAYS", "HEAVEN HELP ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

I'm Free

· by Dean Pitchford

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Lyrics

(Eb6/9)Look ing in to your (Fsus)eyes, I know I’m (Gm7)right.

If there’s (Eb6/9)an y thing ter worth a (Fsus)fear, it’s I worth guar a an (Gm7)fight.

(Bb)No one can tie our hands

or make (Bb)me change my plans.

I’m (C7sus)cross ing the line, (Bb)jump ing the track, (Ebsus)tak ing what’s mine and not look ing (D)back.

(Bb)Heav (Cm)en (Bb)helps (Cm)the (Bb)man (Cm)who (Bb)fights (Cm)his (Ab)fear;

(Bb)ev (Cm)’ry (Bb)day (Cm)I (Bb)face (Cm)a (Fm7)new fron tier.

(Bb)I (Cm)can’t (Bb)wor (Cm)ry (Bb)what (Cm)the (Bb)world (Cm)will (Ab)say.

(Bb)I (Cm)may (Bb)fly (Cm)or (Bb)fall, (Cm)but (Fm7)ei ther way,

I’m (CN.C.)free!

(Eb6/9)Run ning a way will (Fsus)nev er make you (Gm7)free;

If It (Eb6/9)does n’t mat ter where you (Fsus)go, it’s I worth guar a an (Gm7)tee.

(Bb)Long as we hold our ground

or we (Bb)can not be bound.

We’re (C7sus)shak ing the past, (Bb)mak ing our breaks, (Ebsus)tak ing con trol, if that’s what it (D)takes.

(Bb)Heav (Cm)en (Bb)helps (Cm)the (Bb)man (Cm)who (Bb)fights (Cm)his (Ab)fear;

(Bb)we (Cm)can (Bb)face (Cm)it (Bb)down (Cm)right (Fm7)now, right here.

(Bb)Once (Cm)you’re (Bb)stand (Cm)ing (Bb)on (Cm)your (Bb)own (Cm)two (Ab)feet,

(Bb)you (Cm)will (Bb)not (Cm)re (Bb)treat (Cm)if (Fm7)you re peat:

I’m (CN.C.)free!

free!

I’m free!

We’re (C7sus)shak ing the past, (Bb)mak ing our breaks, (Ebsus2)tak ing con trol, if (F7sus)that’s what it takes.

(Bb)Heav (Cm)en (Bb)helps (Cm)the (Bb)man (Cm)who (Bb)fights (Cm)his (Ab)fear;

(Bb)we (Cm)can (Bb)face (Cm)this (Bb)down (Cm)right (Fm7)now, right here.

(Bb)May (Cm)be (Bb)we (Cm)can (Bb)fi (Cm)n’lly (Bb)right (Cm)this (Ab)wrong.

(Bb)Arm (Cm)in (Bb)arm (Cm)and (Bb)side (Cm)by (Fm7)side we’re strong.

And (Eb6/9)free!

(F)Heav (Gm)en (F)helps (Gm)the (F)man.

(F)We (Gm)can (F)face (Gm)it (F)down

(Cm7)right

(Fsus2)now,

(Bb)right

(Eb)here.

Mak ing our (Ebmaj7)breaks

for Heav en’s (Bb)sake.

(F)Heav (Gm)en (F)helps (Gm)the (F)man.

Heav (Gm)en (F)helps (Gm)the (F)man.

(F5)I’m (G5)free!

I'm Free by Dean Pitchford — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I'm Free” by Dean Pitchford 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 C at 140 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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'm Free" 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'm Free"?: 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'm Free" use?: Just 24 chords: Ab, Bb, C, C7, Cm, Cm7, D, Dm7, +16 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Dean Pitchford songs work for kids?: Try "LEARNING TO BE SILENT", "MAMA SAYS", "HEAVEN HELP ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.