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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free". Key of F, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.