Sweet Freedom

by Michael McDonald
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Lyrics

No more run nin’ down the (Ab6)wrong road,

danc in’ to a (F)dif f’rent drum.

Can’t you see what’s (Eb)go in’ on

deep in side your the way.

heart?

Al ways search in’ for the (Ab6)real thing,

liv in’ like it’s (F)far a way.

Just (Eb)leave all the mad ness to (Dm7)right yes where ter we day.

are.

You’re (Gm7)hold ing the key when (C9sus)what you I’m be feel lieve ing.

it.

(Abmaj9)Shine, sweet (Gm9)free dom, (C13sus)shine your light on (Fmaj9)me.

You are the mag ic, you’re (C9sus)right where I wan na be.

(Abmaj9)Oh, sweet (Gm9)free dom, (C13sus)car ry me a (Fmaj9)long.

We’ll keep the spir it a live,

(Bb)on (Db)and (F)on.

’Cause there’ll (E)be (Dm7)star light

all night

(Gm7)when we’re close to geth er.

(Bbmaj7)Share (C9sus)those (Dm7)feel ings

danc (Dm7)in’ (Bb)in (Dm7)your (Gm11)eyes.

To night

they’re (Bbm7)guid ing us.

(C13sus)Shine on ’til the morn in’ (F)light.

(Abmaj9)Shine, sweet (Gm9)free dom, (C13sus)shine your light on (Fmaj9)me.

You are the mag ic, you’re (Gm7)right where I (C9sus)wan na be.

(Abmaj9)Oh, sweet (Gm9)free dom, (C13sus)car ry me a (Fmaj9)long.

We keep our spir it a live,

on and (Abmaj9)on.

sweet (Gm9)free dom, (C13sus)shine your light on (Fmaj9)me.

You are the mag ic, you’re (Gm7)right where I (C9sus)wan na be.

(Abmaj9)Oh, sweet (Gm9)free dom, (C13sus)car ry me a (Fmaj9)long.

We keep our spir it a live,

on and

on and (F)on.

Sweet Freedom — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Sweet Freedom" 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 Bb, 108 BPM.

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About “Sweet Freedom”

What key is "Sweet Freedom" by Michael McDonald played in?
Sweet Freedom is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sweet Freedom"?
The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sweet 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 "Sweet Freedom"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sweet Freedom"?
"Sweet Freedom" was originally performed by Michael McDonald. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Sweet Freedom"?
This arrangement uses 20 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abmaj9, Bb, Bbm7, Bbmaj7, C, C9, +12 more.
What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?
Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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