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They say ev ’ry man must need pro (Bm)tec tion,
they say ev ’ry man must (A)fall.
Yet I swear I see my re (Bm)flec tion
some place (E9sus)so high a bove the (A)wall.
I see my light
come (Bm)shin ing
from the west down to the (A)east.
An y day now,
an y day now,
I (E9sus)shall be re (A)leased.
They say ev ’ry man must need pro (Bm)tec tion,
they say ev ’ry man must (A)fall.
Yet I swear I see my re (Bm)flec tion
some place (E9sus)so high a bove the (A)wall.
I see my light
come (Bm)shin ing
from the west down to the (A)east.
An y day now,
an y day now,
I (E9sus)shall be re (A)leased.
(A)leased.
I Shall Be Released — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "I Shall Be Released" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 144 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “I Shall Be Released”
- Can I play "I Shall Be Released" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Shall Be Released" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "I Shall Be Released" by Bob Dylan played in?
- I Shall Be Released is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Shall Be Released"?
- The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Shall Be Released" 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 "I Shall Be Released"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Shall Be Released"?
- "I Shall Be Released" was originally performed by Bob Dylan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Shall Be Released"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, Bm, C#m, D, E9.
- What other songs by Bob Dylan can I play here?
- Try "FOREVER YOUNG", "LAY, LADY, LAY", "TANGLED UP IN BLUE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "I Shall Be Released"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Shall Be Released" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "I Shall Be Released"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Shall Be Released" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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