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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Sweet Freedom" by Michael McDonald: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 108 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 “Sweet Freedom”
- What key is "Sweet Freedom" by Michael McDonald played in?
- Sweet Freedom is arranged in the key of F 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 there a karaoke version of "Sweet Freedom" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sweet Freedom" by Michael McDonald. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Sweet Freedom" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Sweet Freedom" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.