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I Want To Break Free — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
About “I Want To Break Free”
Free karaoke for "I Want To Break Free" by Queen: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 150 BPM.
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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.
Practice tip
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Questions about this song (11)
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Want To Break Free" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Want To Break Free" by Queen. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "I Want To Break Free" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "I Want To Break Free" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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