Born Free

by John Barry
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Lyrics

(C)Born

free,

as free as the (C)wind

blows,

as free as the (Em)grass

grows,

born (Dm7)free

to (G7)fol low your (C)heart.

(C)Live

free

and beau ty sur (C)rounds

you,

the world still a (Em)stounds

you,

each (Dm7)free

to (G7)fol low your (C)heart.

(Dm7)time

you look at a (G)star.

(Dm)Stay

free,

where (G7)no walls di (Am)vide

you,

you’re (Am7)free as a (A)roar

ing tide

so (Fm6)there’s

no need to (G)hide.

(C)Born

free,

and life is worth (C)liv

ing,

but on ly worth (Em)liv

ing

’cause (Dm7)you’re

(G7sus)born (C)free.

Born Free — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Born Free" by John Barry in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key C, 70 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Born Free

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Born Free" by John Barry in?
The backing track is in C at 70 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Born Free" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Born Free"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Born Free", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Born Free" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Born Free"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Born Free"?
"Born Free" was originally performed by John Barry. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

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