I Want To Break Free

by Queen
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Lyrics

I want to break (D)free,

I want to break free.

I want to break free from your lies, you’re so self sa tis fied I don’t (G)need you.

I’ve got to break (D)free,

God (A)knows,

(G)God knows I want to break (D)free.

(CN.C.)I’ve fall en in (D)love,

I’ve fall en in love for the first time and this time I know it’s for (G)real.

I’ve fall en in (D)love.

Yeah.

God (A)knows,

(G)God knows I’ve fall en in (D)love.

It’s (A)strange but it’s (G)true,

hey, I can’t get o ver the way you (G)love me like you do, but I (Bm7)have to be sure when I walk out that door.

Oh, how I want to be free, ba by,

oh, how I (A)want to be (Bm)free,

(G)oh, how I (A)want to be (D)free.

I Want To Break Free — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Want To Break Free" 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 D, 108 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “I Want To Break Free”

Can I play "I Want To Break Free" 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 Want To Break Free" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Want To Break Free" by Queen played in?
I Want To Break Free is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Want To Break Free"?
The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Want To Break Free" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "I Want To Break Free"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Want To Break Free"?
"I Want To Break Free" was originally performed by Queen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Want To Break Free"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C, D, G.
What other songs by Queen can I play here?
Try "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY", "BICYCLE RACE", "SOMEBODY TO LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I Want To Break Free"?
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 Want To Break Free" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "I Want To Break Free"?
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 Want To Break Free" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.