What key is "Free Fallin'" in?

"Free Fallin'" by Tom Petty is in the key of F with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Free Fallin'" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Free Fallin'" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Free Fallin'" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Tom Petty can I play here?

Try "YOU DON'T KNOW HOW IT FEELS", "SOUTHERN ACCENTS", "THE WAITING". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

She’s a (F)good (Bbsus2)girl;

loves (F)her (Csus)ma ma, loves (F)Je (Bbsus2)sus, and A mer i (F)ca, (Csus)too.

She’s a (F)good (Bbsus2)girl,

cra zy (F)’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’ in (F)Re (Csus)se da.

There’s a (F)free (Bbsus2)way

run nin’ through (F)the (Csus)yard.

And I’m a (F)bad (Bbsus2)boy ’cause I don’t e (F)ven (Csus)miss her.

I’m a (F)bad (Bbsus2)boy

for break in’ her (Csus)heart.

And I’m (F)free,

free (F)fall in’.

Yeah, I’m (F)free,

free (F)fall in’.

All the (F)vam (Bbsus2)pires

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

Ven tur a (F)Boul (Csus)e And all the (F)bad (Bbsus2)boys ’cause are stand ing (F)in (Csus)the ows.

And the (F)good (Bbsus2)girls are home with bro (Csus)ken And I’m (F)free,

free (F)fall in’.

Yeah, I’m (F)free,

free (F)fall in’.

All the

Wan na

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' by Tom Petty

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗

About “Free Fallin'”

What key is "Free Fallin'" in?: "Free Fallin'" by Tom Petty is in the key of F with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Free Fallin'" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Free Fallin'" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Free Fallin'" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Tom Petty can I play here?: Try "YOU DON'T KNOW HOW IT FEELS", "SOUTHERN ACCENTS", "THE WAITING". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.