Rockin' In The Free World

by Neil Young
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Lyrics

There’s (Em)col ors on the street,

red, (Em)white and blue.

Peo ple (Em)shuf fl in’ their feet,

peo ple (Em)sleep in’ in their shoes.

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

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

Don’t (Em)feel like Sa tan, but I (D)am to (C)them.

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

Keep on (D)rock in’ in the free world.

Keep on (D)rock in’ in the free world.

Keep on (D)rock in’ in the free world.

Keep on (D)rock in’ in the free world.

There’s (Em)col ors on the street,

red, (Em)white and blue.

Peo ple (Em)shuf fl in’ their feet,

peo ple (Em)sleep in’ in their shoes.

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

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

Don’t (Em)feel like Sa tan, but I (D)am to (C)them.

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

Keep on (D)rock in’ in the free world.

Keep on (D)rock in’ in the free world.

Keep on (D)rock in’ in the free world.

Keep on (D)rock in’ in the free world.

Rockin' In The Free World — Simple Sheet Music

"Rockin' In The Free World" 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 E, 128 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 “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 E 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 128 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 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.

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