(Gmaj9)Hang
on to
the world as it (Cmaj9)spins
a round;
(Gmaj7)just
(Em7)don’t
(Bm7)let
the (F#m9)spin
get you (Cmaj7)down.
(C)Things are mov ing fast;
hold on tight and (D)you will last.
Keep
your self
re spect,
your (Cmaj9)man
ly pride.
(Gmaj7)Get
(Em7)your
(Bm7)self
in (F#m9)gear,
keep your (Cmaj9)stride.
(C)Nev er mind your fears;
bright er days will soon be (Am7)here.
(Em7)Take (Bm7)it (F#m7)from (C#m7)me, (Em7)some (Am11)day
we’ll (Am7)all
be free.
(Ab13)Keep
on
walk ing tall,
hold your head (C6)up high.
Lay (Em7)your
dreams
right up
to the (Cmaj9)sky.
Sing your (C)brave
song,
and you’ll keep go ing,
go ing (Am7)on.
(Em7)Take (Bm7)it (F#m7)from (C#m7)me, (Em7)some (Am11)day
we’ll (Am7)all
be free.
(Ddim)Hey,
(Cmaj7)just (Bm7)wait (F#m7)and (C#m7)see, (Em7)some (Am11)day
we’ll (Am7)all
be free.
(Cmaj7)Take (Bm7)it (F#m7)from (C#m7)me, (Em7)some (Am11)day
we’ll (Am7)all
be free.
Someday We'll All Be Free by Donny Hathaway
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 65 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Someday We'll All Be Free”
- What key is "Someday We'll All Be Free" in?
- "Someday We'll All Be Free" by Donny Hathaway is in the key of G with a tempo of 65 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Someday We'll All Be Free" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Someday We'll All Be Free" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Someday We'll All Be Free"?
- This arrangement of "Someday We'll All Be Free" uses 23 chords: Abdom, Am7, Am9, Amin, B7, Bm7, C, C#m7, +15 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Someday We'll All Be Free" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Donny Hathaway can I play here?
- Try "THE GHETTO", "THIS CHRISTMAS", "This Christmas". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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