Rockin' In The Free World

by Neil Young
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Lyrics

I see There’s (Em7)col ors on the street,

red, a (Em7)white and blue.

hand,

Peo ple (Em7)shuf fl in’ their feet,

peo ple (Em7)sleep in’ in their shoes.

But there’s a (Em7)warn the in’ sign on the (C)road to a head.

There’s a (Em7)lot of peo ple say in’ we’d be (C)bet ter off dead.

Don’t a (Em7)feel like Sa tan, but I (C)am er to them.

So I (Em7)try to for get it an y (D)way I can.

Keep on rock in’ in the free world.

Keep on rock in’ in the free world.

Keep on rock in’ in the free world.

Keep on rock in’ in the free world.

We got a (Em7)wom an in the night

with the (Em7)ba by in hand,

near an (Em7)old kind street gen light

near a (Em7)gar in’ bage their can.

But Now, she’s (Em7)put de kid a and she’s (C)gone to get a She a (Em7)hates ro her ple life and what she’s (C)done zone to it.

That’s a (Em7)one more kid peo that ’ll (C)nev hope go to nev er (Em7)get to fall in nev er get (D)to be cool.

Keep on rock in’ in the free world.

Keep on rock in’ in the free world.

Keep on rock in’ in the free world.

Keep on rock in’ in the free world.

Rockin' In The Free World — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Rockin' In The Free World" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Rockin' In The Free World

Why does "Rockin' In The Free World" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Rockin' In The Free World".
What key is "Rockin' In The Free World" by Neil Young played in?
Rockin' In The Free World is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rockin' In The Free World"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Rockin' In The Free World" 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 "Rockin' In The Free World"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Rockin' In The Free World"?
"Rockin' In The Free World" was originally performed by Neil Young. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Rockin' In The Free World"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Apow, Bm, C, D, Em, Em7, G.
What other songs by Neil Young can I play here?
Try "OLD MAN", "DOWN BY THE RIVER", "OUT ON THE WEEKEND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Rockin' In The Free World"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Rockin' In The Free World".
Can I see all the notes in "Rockin' In The Free World"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 120 BPM.

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