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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I Want To Break Free" by Queen in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "I Want To Break Free" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — 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 Want To Break Free" with hands-separate practice in E at 150 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "I Want To Break Free"?
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 Want To Break Free" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Want To Break Free"?
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 Want To Break Free" is in the key of E at 150 BPM.

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