I Shall Be Released — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "I Shall Be Released" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 144 BPM.

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

Lyrics

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling NotesLead SheetBar SheetSimple Sheet

Song Details

Key
A
Tempo
144 BPM
Difficulty
medium
Artist
Bob Dylan

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How to Play "I Shall Be Released" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.