What key is "Born Free" in?

"Born Free" by John Barry is in the key of C with a tempo of 98 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.

Is "Born Free" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Born Free" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

Lyrics

(C)Born

free,

as free as the (C)wind

blows,

as free as the (Em)grass

grows.

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

(C)Live

free

and beau ty sur (C)rounds

you,

the world still a (Em)stounds

you each (D7sus4)time you look at a (G)star.

(Dm)Stay

free,

where no walls di (Am)vide you.

You’re free as a (Cm9)roar ing tide,

so (D7)there’s no need to (Dm7)hide.

(C)Born

free

and life is worth (C)liv ing,

but on ly worth (Em)liv ing

’cause (Fmaj7)you’re

(G11)born

(C)free.

Born Free by John Barry

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 98 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Born Free”

What key is "Born Free" in?: "Born Free" by John Barry is in the key of C with a tempo of 98 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Born Free" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Born Free" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

Born Free

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Lyrics

Born Free by John Barry

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