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' — Simple Sheet Music

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"Free Fallin'" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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'”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Free Fallin'"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Free Fallin'". Key of Bb, 92 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.