Is this real sheet music for "Closer To 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 "Closer To Free".

Can I see all the notes in "Closer To 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 G at 190 BPM.

Closer To Free — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Closer To 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 G, 190 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Lyrics

(G)Ev ’ry bod y (C)needs to (D)touch, you know (C)now and then. And (G)ev ’ry bod y (C)wants a (D)good, like good (C)friend. to love. (G)Ev ’ry bod y (C)wants to (D)be (C)clos er to free. (G)Ev ’ry bod y (C)wants re (D)spect, just a (C)lit tle bit. And (G)ev ’ry bod y (C)needs a (D)chance once in a while. (G)Ev ’ry bod y (C)wants to (D)be (C)clos er to free. (C)Ev ’ry bod y (D)one, (C)ev ’ry bod y (D)two, (C)ev ’ry bod y (D)free. (G)Ev ’ry bod y (C)wants to (D)live like they (C)want to live and (G)ev ’ry bod y (C)wants to (D)love like they (C)want to love. (G)Ev ’ry bod y (C)wants to (D)be (C)clos er to free. (G)Ev ’ry bod y (C)wants re (D)spect, just a (C)lit tle bit. And (G)ev ’ry bod y (C)needs a (D)chance once in a while. (G)Ev ’ry bod y (C)wants to (D)be (C)clos er to free. (C)Ev ’ry bod y (D)one, (C)ev ’ry bod y (D)two, (C)ev ’ry bod y (D)free. Yeah, (C)clos er to free, yeah, (C)clos er to (G)free, (C)clos er to free.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: G
Tempo: 190 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: BoDeans

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How to Play "Closer To Free" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.