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.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗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.
- What chords are used in "Born Free"?
- This arrangement of "Born Free" uses 13 chords: Am, C, Cm9, D7, Dm, Dm7, Dsus4, Em, +5 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Born Free" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by John Barry can I play here?
- Try "Born Free", "Born Free", "I Had A Farm In Africa (Main Title from Out Of Africa)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.