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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Philadelphia Freedom" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Philadelphia Freedom"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Philadelphia Freedom". Key of F, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.