Free Bird

by Lynyrd Skynyrd
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Lyrics

If I leave by, here to a (Em)mor row,

would you (C)still re mem ber (D)me?

For I must (D)be trav ’ling (Em)on now,

’cause there’s too man y plac knows es I’ve I’m got to see.

But if I (D)stayed here with (Em)you, girl,

things just (C)could n’t be the (D)same.

’Cause I’m as (D)free as a (Em)bird now.

And this (C)bird you’ll nev er (Dsus)change.

And this (C)bird you can not (D)change.

And this (C)bird you can not (D)change.

Lord (C)knows I can’t (D)change.

Lord, (C)help me, I can’t (D)change.

Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 68 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Free Bird”

What key is "Free Bird" in?
"Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd is in the key of G with a tempo of 68 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Free Bird" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Free Bird" 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.
What chords are used in "Free Bird"?
This arrangement of "Free Bird" uses 6 chords: C, D, Dsus4, Em, F, G.
How long does it take to learn "Free Bird" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Lynyrd Skynyrd can I play here?
Try "GIMME THREE STEPS", "WHAT'S YOUR NAME", "I KNOW A LITTLE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.