Freedom '90

by George Michael
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Lyrics

I won’t let you down; I will not give you up, got to have some faith in the sound.

It’s the one good thing that I’ve got.

I won’t let you down.

So please don’t give me up,

’cause I would real ly, real ly (C)love to stick a round, oh yeah.

yeah.

Heav en knows I was just a (F)young boy, did n’t know what I want ed to be,

I was ev ’ry lit tle hun gry school girl’s pride and joy, and I guess it was e nough for me.

To (G)win the race, a pret ti er face, brand new clothes and a big fat place on your (F)rock and roll (C)T V.

But to (G)day the way you play the game is not the same, no way.

Think I’m gon na get me (F)some hap py.

I think there’s some thing you should know.

I think it’s time I told you so.

There’s some thing deep in side of me.

There’s some one else I’ve got to be.

Take back your pic ture in a frame.

Take back your “Sing ing In The Rain.” (Cm7)I just hope you’ll un der stand some times the clothes do not make the man.

(C)All we have to do now

is to (F)take these lies

and (C)make them true some how.

All we have to see

is that I (F)don’t be long to you and you (C)don’t be long to me, yeah, yeah.

(C)Free dom, I won’t let you down.

(Bb)Free dom, I will not give you up.

(F)Free dom,

you got to (Bb)give for what you (C)take.

(C)Free dom, I won’t let you down.

(Bb)Free dom, so please don’t give me up.

(F)Free dom,

you got to (Bb)give for what you (C)take.

(Bb)give for what you (C)take.

(Bb)give for what you (C)take.)

Well, it looks

Well, it looks like the road to heav en, but it feels like the road to hell.

But I knew which side my bread was but tered and I took the knife as well.

Pos ing for an oth er pic ture, ev ’ry bod y’s got to sell.

But when you (Cm7)shake your ass, they no tice fast that (Cm6)some of your mis takes were built to last.

That’s what you get,

that’s what you get.

I say that’s what you get for chang ing your mind.

That’s what you get,

and af ter all this time, (Cm7)I just hope you un der stand some times the clothes do not make the man.

(C)Free dom, I (G7)won’t let you down.

(Bb)Free dom, I will not give you up.

(F)Free dom,

you got to (Bb)give for what you (C)take.

(C)Free dom, I (G7)won’t let you down.

(Bb)Free dom, I will not give you up.

(F)Free dom,

you got to (Bb)give for what you (C)take.

Freedom '90 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Freedom '90" by George Michael: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Freedom '90”

What key is "Freedom '90" by George Michael played in?
Freedom '90 is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Freedom '90"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Freedom '90" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Freedom '90"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Freedom '90"?
"Freedom '90" was originally performed by George Michael. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Freedom '90"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, C, Cm, Cm6, Cm7, F, G, G7.
What other songs by George Michael can I play here?
Try "CARELESS WHISPER", "KISSING A FOOL", "ONE MORE TRY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Freedom '90" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Freedom '90" by George Michael. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Freedom '90" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Freedom '90" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.