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 β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Born Free" by John Barry: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of 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 β€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About β€œBorn Free”

Can I sing "Born Free" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes β€” Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Born Free" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
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 β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Born Free" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Born Free" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Born Free" by John Barry. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Born Free" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Born Free" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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