I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free

by Nina Simone
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Lyrics

Oh, I wish I knew how it would feel to be free;

I wish I could break all the chains that are hold ing me.

I wish I could say all the things that I should say; say ’em loud, say ’em clear for the whole world to hear.

I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free by Nina Simone

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free”

What key is "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free" in?
"I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free" by Nina Simone is in the key of F with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Nina Simone can I play here?
Try "Ain't Got No - I Got Life", "Don't Explain", "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.