I Want To Break Free

by Queen
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Lyrics

I want to break (E)free.

I want to break (E)free.

I want get to break free ing from your lies.

ing You’re so self ing sat is fied.

I don’t (A)need you.

I I’ve got to to break (E)free.

God (B)knows,

(A)God knows, I want to break (E)free.

I’ve fall en in (E)love.

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

you.

I I’ve fall to en in (E)love,

God (B)knows,

(A)God knows, I’ve fall en in (E)love.

I’ve fall en in

It’s (B)strange, but it’s true:

hey, I can’t get o ver the way you (A)love me like you do.

But I (C#m)have to be sure when I (F#sus)walk out that (F#)door.

Oh, how I (B)want to be (C#m)free, ba by.

Oh, how I (B)want to be (C#m)free.

Oh, how I (B)want to break free.

But life still goes (E)own.

So, (E7)ba by, can’t you (B)see

I’ve got to (B)break (E)free.

(CN.C.)I’ve got to break (E)free.

I want to break free.

Yeah.

(E)free.

I want to break free.

Yeah.

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 E, 150 BPM.

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

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 E 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 150 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 a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 8 chords: A, B, C, C#m, E, E7, F#, F#sus4.
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.

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