Set Me Free

by Casting Crowns
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Lyrics

It has n’t al ways been this way.

I re mem ber bright er days

be fore the dark ones came,

(C#m)stole my mind,

wrapped my soul in chains.

Now I live a mong the dead,

fight ing voic es in my head,

hop ing some one hears me (C#m)cry ing in the night

and car ries me a way.

Set me free

of the chains

hold ing me.

Is (A)an y bod y out there hear ing me?

Set me free.

Morn ing breaks, an oth er day

finds me cry ing in the rain.

All a lone with my de mons, I am.

Who is this Man that comes my way?

The dark ones shriek, they scream His name.

Is this the (F#sus)One they say will (C#m)set the cap tives free?

Je sus, res cue me.

Set me free

Set me (B)free.

As the God Man pass es by,

He (A)looks straight through my eyes,

and dark ness can not hide.

Do you want to be free?

Lift your chains;

I hold the key.

All pow’r on Heav’n and Earth

be long to (F#sus)me.

Do you want to be free?

Lift your chains;

I hold the key.

All pow’r on Heav’n and Earth

be long to (F#sus)me.

Do you want to be free?

You are free.

You are free.

You are free.

Set Me Free — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Set Me Free" 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 C#, 96 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Set Me Free”

Why does "Set Me Free" 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 "Set Me Free".
What key is "Set Me Free" by Casting Crowns played in?
Set Me Free is arranged in the key of C# on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Set Me Free"?
The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Set Me Free" 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 "Set Me Free"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Set Me Free"?
"Set Me Free" was originally performed by Casting Crowns. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Set Me Free"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Amaj7, B, C#m, C#m7, F#, F#m7, F#sus2, +1 more.
What other songs by Casting Crowns can I play here?
Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Set Me Free"?
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 "Set Me Free".
Can I see all the notes in "Set Me Free"?
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 C# at 96 BPM.