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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Sweet Freedom" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Sweet Freedom"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Sweet Freedom". Key of Bb, 108 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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