Born Free

by John Barry
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(C)Born free,

as free as the (C)wind blows,

as free as the (Em)grass grows, born (Dm7)free to (G7)fol low your (C)heart.

(C)Live free,

and beau ty sur (C)rounds

you,

the world still a (Em)stounds

you each (Dm7)free to (G7)fol low your (C)heart.

(Dm7)time you look at a (G)star.

(Dm)Stay

free,

where no walls di (Am)vide

you.

You’re free as the (A)roar ing tide, so (Fm6)there’s no need to (G)hide.

(C)Born

free,

and life is worth (C)liv

ing,

but on ly worth (Em)liv

ing ’cause (Dm7)you’re

(G7sus)born

(C)free.

Born Free by John Barry

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Born Free" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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.
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.

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