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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Born Free" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Born Free”
- Can I play "Born Free" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Born Free" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Born Free" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Born Free"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Born Free" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Born Free"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Born Free" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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