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I (Bb)wish (D7)I knew how
(Bb7)it would feel
to be free.
I (Bb)wish I could (Bb)break
all the chains hold ing (F)me.
I (Bb)wish (D7)I could say
(Bb7)all the things that I (Eb)should say,
(Edim)say ’em loud,
(D7)say ’em (Gm)clear, for the whole round (Eb)world to hear.
I wish (D7)I could share
all the (Eb)love that’s in (Eb)my heart.
Re (Eb)move all the bars
that keep
(C7)us a part.
I wish (D7)you could (Bb)know
what it means
to (Eb)be me,
(E)then you’d see
(D7)and ag ree that (E)ev ’ry man
(Eb)should be free.
I wish (D7)I could give all I’m (Eb)long in’ to give.
I wish I (Eb)could live
like I’m (F)long ing to live.
I (Bb)wish (D7)I could do (Bb7)all the (Eb)things that I (Eb)can do.
(Edim)Though I’m way
(D7)o ver due
(E)I’d be (Bb)start (Eb)in’ a new.
Well I wish (D7)I could be like a (Eb)bird in (Eb)the sky.
How sweet (Eb)it would be
if I found
(C7)I could fly.
Oh I’d (Bb)soar
to the sun and look (Eb)down at the sea.
(E)Then I’d sing
’cause (D7)I know yeah, and I (Bb)sing (D7)’cause I know, yeah!
And (E)I’d sing
’cause (D7)I know, I know (E)how it (Bb)feels,
oh I know (E)how it (Bb)feels
to be free.
Yeah
I (Bb)know (D7)how it feels, yes (E)I (Bb)know (D7)how it feels, yes (E)I
I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free" by Nina Simone 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 Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free”
- Why does the accompaniment for "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free" by Nina Simone in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 120 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 "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be 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 "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be 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 "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be 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 "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free"?
- "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free" was originally performed by Nina Simone. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Nina Simone are available?
- Other accompaniments by Nina Simone: "Ain't Got No - I Got Life", "Don't Explain", "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free by Nina Simone, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Bb; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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