I Shall Be Released

by Bob Dylan
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They say ev โ€™ry man must need pro (Bm)tec tion,

they say ev โ€™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 โ€™ry man must need pro (Bm)tec tion,

they say ev โ€™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 โ€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I Shall Be Released" by Bob Dylan in falling notes style โ€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of A, 144 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œI Shall Be Releasedโ€

Can I learn "I Shall Be Released" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes โ€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "I Shall Be Released" with hands-separate practice in A at 144 BPM.
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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "I Shall Be Released"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "I Shall Be Released" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Shall Be Released"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "I Shall Be Released" is in the key of A at 144 BPM.

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