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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"I Shall Be Released" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "I Shall Be Released" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I Shall Be Released" is in A.
- 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.
- Does "I Shall Be Released" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I Shall Be Released" is in the key of A at 144 BPM.
- What chords are in "I Shall Be Released"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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