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I (F)used to be a roll ing stone you know
if the cause was right.
I’d (G7)leave
to find the (Fm6)an swer on the road.
I (F)used to be a heart beat ing for some one,
but the times have changed.
The less I say the (Fm)more my (Gm7)work gets (F)done.
’Cause I (Bb)live and breathe this Phil a del phi a (F)free dom
from the (Bb)day that I was born I waved the (F)flag.
(Eb)Phil a del phia free dom took me (D)knee high to a (Gm7)man.
(Eb)Yeah!
Gave me (D)peace of mind my (Db)dad dy nev er had.
Oh, (F)Phil a del phi a free dom shine on (Bb)me,
I (Am)love it.
Shine the (Gm7)light
through the (Am)eyes of the one left be (C)hind.
Shine the light, (Gm7)shine the light,
shine the light won’t you (Bb)shine the light?
(Gm)Phil (Am)a (Bb)del phi (Bdim)a (C)free dom,
I (Bb)love (Am7)ove (Gm)ove you,
yes I (F)do.
(F)used to be a roll ing stone you know
if the cause was right.
I’d (G7)leave
to find the (Fm6)an swer on the road.
I (F)used to be a heart beat ing for some one,
but the times have changed.
The less I say the (Fm)more my (Gm7)work gets (F)done.
’Cause I (Bb)live and breathe this Phil a del phi a (F)free dom
from the (Bb)day that I was born I waved the (F)flag.
(Eb)Phil a del phia free dom took me (D)knee high to a (Gm7)man.
(Eb)Yeah!
Gave me (D)peace of mind my (Db)dad dy nev er had.
Oh, (F)Phil a del phi a free dom shine on (Bb)me,
I (Am)love it.
Shine the (Gm7)light
through the (Am)eyes of the one left be (C)hind.
Shine the light, (Gm7)shine the light,
shine the light won’t you (Bb)shine the light?
(Gm)Phil (Am)a (Bb)del phi (Bdim)a (C)free dom,
I (Bb)love (Am7)ove (Gm)ove you,
yes I (F)do.
Oh,
don’t you know I (Bb)love (Am7)ove (Gm)ove you,
don’t you know I (Bb)love ove (Gm)ove you,
yes I (F)do.
(Phil a del phi a free dom.)
I (Bb)love ove (Gm)ove you, yes I (F)do.
(Phil a del phi a free dom.) Don’t you know that I (Bb)love ove (Gm)ove you, yes I (F)do.
(Phil a del phi a free dom.) Don’t you know that I (F)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 F, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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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 F 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Philadelphia Freedom" 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 "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 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 perfect for first-time players.
- 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.