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) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I'm Free (Heaven Helps The Man)" by Dean Pitchford: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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)”

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 there a karaoke version of "I'm Free (Heaven Helps The Man)" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I'm Free (Heaven Helps The Man)" by Dean Pitchford. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "I'm Free (Heaven Helps The Man)" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "I'm Free (Heaven Helps The Man)" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.