Other arrangements of Philadelphia Freedom
Pick a learning view.
I used to be a roll can ing stone, you know.
lone.
Some If the cause was right,
I’d leave ers to find (Bbm)the an old swer on the road.
I (Bb)used to be a heart beat ing for some one,
but the whip poor have will of free dom zapped me less I say, the more my work gets (Bb)done.
’Cause I (Eb)live and breathe this (Ab)Phil a (Eb)del phi a free dom.
From the (Eb)day that I was born, I’ve (Eb)waved the flag.
(Ab)Phil a del phia free dom took me (G7)knee high to a man.
(Ab7)Yeah,
gave me (G7)peace of mind my dad dy nev er had.
Oh, (Bb)Phil a del phi a free dom, shine on me.
I (Bb)love you.
Shine the (Cm7)light
through the (Bb)eyes of the ones left be (F)hind.
Shine the light, (Cm7)shine the light.
Shine the light, won’t you (Ab)shine the light.
(Cm)Phil (Bb)a (Eb)del phi (C7)a (F)free dom,
I (Eb7)love
you,
yes, I do.
I If you choose to, you can live your life a lone.
Some peo ple choose the cit
some oth ers to choose (Bbm)the good old swer fam ’ly home.
I (Bb)I liked liv ing eas y with out fam ’ly
’til the whip poor have will of free dom zapped me less I say, the right be tween the (Bb)eyes.
’Cause I (Eb)live and breathe this (Ab)Phil a (Eb)del phi a free dom.
From the (Eb)day that I was born, I’ve (Eb)waved the flag.
(Ab)Phil a del phia free dom took me (G7)knee high to a man.
(Ab7)Yeah,
gave me (G7)peace of mind my dad dy nev er had.
Oh, (Bb)Phil a del phi a free dom, shine on me.
I (Bb)love you.
Shine the (Cm7)light
through the (Bb)eyes of the ones left be (F)hind.
Shine the light, (Cm7)shine the light.
Shine the light, won’t you (Ab)shine the light.
(Cm)Phil (Bb)a (Eb)del phi (C7)a (F)free dom,
I (Eb7)love
you,
yes, I do.
yes, I do.
you know I (Eb7)love
you,
you know I (Eb)love
you,
yes, I do.
Phil a del phi a free dom, I (Eb)love
you, (Eb)yes, I do.
Phil a del phi a free dom, you know that I (Eb)love
you, (Eb)yes, I do.
Phil a del phi a free dom, you know that I (Eb)love
you,
(Eb)yes, I do.
Philadelphia Freedom — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Philadelphia Freedom" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 127 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Philadelphia Freedom”
- Can I play "Philadelphia Freedom" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Philadelphia Freedom" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Philadelphia Freedom" by Elton John played in?
- Philadelphia Freedom is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Philadelphia Freedom"?
- The arrangement plays at 127 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Philadelphia Freedom" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Philadelphia Freedom"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Philadelphia Freedom"?
- "Philadelphia Freedom" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Philadelphia Freedom"?
- This arrangement uses 17 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bb, Bbm, C, C7, Cm, Cm7, +9 more.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Philadelphia Freedom"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Philadelphia Freedom" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Philadelphia Freedom"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Philadelphia Freedom" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.