I'm Free (Heaven Helps The Man)

by Dean Pitchford
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Lyrics

(F)Look ing in to your (G)eyes, I know I’m (Am)right.

If there’s (F)an y thing worth a (G)fear, it’s worth a (Am)fight.

(F)No one can tie my (G)hands

or (C)make me change my (F)plans.

I’m cross ing the line, jump ing the track, tak ing what’s mine and not look ing (E)back.

(C)Heav en helps the man who fights (Dm)his fear;

(C)ev ’ry day I face a (Gm)new fron tier.

(C)I can’t wor ry what the world will say.

(C)I may fly or fall, but (Gm)ei ther way,

I’m (F)free!

(F)Run ning a way will (G)nev er make you (Am)free.

If It (F)does n’t mat where you (G)go, I guar an (Am)tee.

(F)Long as we hold our (G)ground

or (C)we can not be (F)bound.

We’re shak ing the past, mak ing our breaks, tak ing con trol, if that’s what it (E)takes.

(C)Heav en helps the man who fights (Dm)his fear;

(C)we can face it down right (Gm)now, right here.

(C)Once you’re stand ing on your own two feet,

(C)you will not re treat if (Gm)you re peat:

I’m (F)free!

(A5)free!

I’m free!

We’re shak (F)free!

(G)Heav en helps the man.

(G)We can face it down.

(E)Heav en help me!

(Dm)Some one’s (G7)got to (Cmaj7)save his neigh bors.

Heav en (Em7)help me!

Oh, heav en (D7)help me!

If (F)heav en (G7sus)can’t,

who (G)can?

en helps the man.

Heav en helps the Who can?

en helps the man.

I’m (Am)free!

I'm Free (Heaven Helps The Man) — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"I'm Free (Heaven Helps The Man)" 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 C, 125 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “I'm Free (Heaven Helps The Man)”

Why does "I'm Free (Heaven Helps The Man)" 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'm Free (Heaven Helps The Man)".
What key is "I'm Free (Heaven Helps The Man)" by Dean Pitchford played in?
I'm Free (Heaven Helps The Man) is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I'm Free (Heaven Helps The Man)"?
The arrangement plays at 125 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I'm Free (Heaven Helps The Man)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I'm Free (Heaven Helps The Man)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I'm Free (Heaven Helps The Man)"?
"I'm Free (Heaven Helps The Man)" was originally performed by Dean Pitchford. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Dean Pitchford can I play here?
Try "LEARNING TO BE SILENT", "MAMA SAYS", "HEAVEN HELP ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "I'm Free (Heaven Helps The Man)"?
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'm Free (Heaven Helps The Man)".
Can I see all the notes in "I'm Free (Heaven Helps The Man)"?
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 C at 125 BPM.