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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Born Free" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Born Free"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Born Free". Key of C, 98 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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