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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Born Free" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 98 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Born Free”
- Why does "Born Free" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Born Free".
- What key is "Born Free" by John Barry played in?
- Born Free is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Born Free"?
- The arrangement plays at 98 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Born Free" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Born Free"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Born Free"?
- "Born Free" was originally performed by John Barry. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Born Free"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: Am, C, Cm9, D7, Dm, Dm7, Dsus4, Em, +5 more.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Born Free"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Born Free".
- Can I see all the notes in "Born Free"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 98 BPM.
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