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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Philadelphia Freedom" by Elton John in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Philadelphia Freedom" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Philadelphia Freedom" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 127 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Philadelphia Freedom"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Philadelphia Freedom" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Philadelphia Freedom"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Philadelphia Freedom" is in the key of Bb at 127 BPM.