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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Philadelphia Freedom" by Elton John: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Philadelphia Freedom" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Philadelphia Freedom" by Elton John. 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 "Philadelphia Freedom" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Philadelphia Freedom" 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.