Free Fallin'

by Tom Petty
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Lyrics

She’s a (F)good (Bbsus2)girl;

loves (F)her (Csus)ma ma, loves (F)Je (Bbsus2)sus

and A mer (F)i ca, (Csus)too.

She’s a (F)good (Bbsus2)girl;

cra (F)zy ’bout (Csus)El vis, loves (F)hors (Bbsus2)es

and her boy (F)friend, (Csus)too.

It’s a (F)long (Bbsus2)day

liv in’ (F)in Re (Csus)se da.

There’s a (Bbsus2)free way

(Csus)run nin’ through the yard.

And I’m a (F)bad (Bbsus2)boy

’cause I (Csus)don’t e ven miss her.

I’m a (F)bad (Bbsus2)boy

for (Csus)break in’ her heart.

And I’m (F)free,

free (F)fall in’.

Yeah, I’m (F)free,

free (Bbsus2)fall in’.

All the (F)vam (Bbsus2)pires

walk in’ (F)through the (Csus)val ley move na (Bbsus2)west down

(Csus)Ven nin’ a Boul e And all the (F)bad (Bbsus2)boys

are I (Csus)stand ing the shad ows.

And the (F)good (Bbsus2)girls

are (Csus)home with ken hearts.

And I’m (F)free,

free (F)fall in’.

Yeah, I’m (F)free,

free (Bbsus2)fall in’.

All the

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And I’m (F)free,

free (F)fall in’.

Yeah, I’m (F)free,

free (F)fall in’.

And I’m (F)free,

free (F)fall in’.

Yeah, I’m (F)free,

free (F)fall in’.

And I’m

Free Fallin' — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Free Fallin'" 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 Bb, 92 BPM.

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

About “Free Fallin'”

Why does "Free Fallin'" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Free Fallin'".
What key is "Free Fallin'" by Tom Petty played in?
Free Fallin' is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Free Fallin'"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Free Fallin'" 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 "Free Fallin'"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Free Fallin'"?
"Free Fallin'" was originally performed by Tom Petty. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Free Fallin'"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: Bbsus2, Csus4, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Tom Petty can I play here?
Try "YOU DON'T KNOW HOW IT FEELS", "SOUTHERN ACCENTS", "THE WAITING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Free Fallin'"?
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 "Free Fallin'".
Can I see all the notes in "Free Fallin'"?
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 Bb at 92 BPM.