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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free”
- Why does "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "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" by Nina Simone played in?
- I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be 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 Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free"?
- "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free" was originally performed by Nina Simone. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free".
- Can I see all the notes in "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 120 BPM.