Free Ride

by Edgar Winter Group
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Lyrics

The (D)moun tain is high, try the (A)val ley is low, and (D)you’re con fused ning on (A)which way to go.

So, (D)I’ve come here ter, to (A)give you a hand and (D)lead you in to the (A)prom ised land.

So, come on and take a (A)free ride, (free ride.) Come on and sit here (D)by my side.

Come on and take a (D)free ride.

All (D)o ver the coun try I’ve (A)seen it the same; no (D)bod y’s win ning at (A)this kind of game.

We’ve (D)got ta do ter, it’s (A)time to be gin.

You (D)know all the swers must (A)come from with So, come on and take a (A)free ride, (free ride.) Come on and sit here (D)by my side.

Come on and take a (D)free ride.

All (A)Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Come (D)on and take a (G)free (A)ride.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Come (D)on and take a (G)free (A)ride.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Free Ride by Edgar Winter Group

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Free Ride”

What key is "Free Ride" in?
"Free Ride" by Edgar Winter Group is in the key of A with a tempo of 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Free Ride" 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 Ride" 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 Ride"?
This arrangement of "Free Ride" uses 5 chords: A, C, D, F#m, G.
How long does it take to learn "Free Ride" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Edgar Winter Group can I play here?
Try "FRANKENSTEIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.