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 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 where we day.

are.

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

(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

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"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.

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

About “Sweet Freedom

Why does "Sweet Freedom" 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 "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.
Is this real sheet music for "Sweet Freedom"?
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 "Sweet Freedom".
Can I see all the notes in "Sweet Freedom"?
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 Bb at 108 BPM.

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