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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Sweet Freedom" by Michael McDonald in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Sweet Freedom" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Sweet Freedom" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 108 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Sweet Freedom"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Sweet Freedom" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Sweet Freedom"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Sweet Freedom" is in the key of Bb at 108 BPM.
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