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(CN.C.)When I get old er, I will be strong er.
They’ll call me free dom just like a wav in’ flag.
(C)When I get old er, (F)I will be strong er.
(Am)They’ll call me free dom (G)just like a wav in’ (C)flag.
And then it goes (F)back and then it goes (Am)back and then it goes (G)back, oh.
(C)Born to a throne, (G)strong er than Rome, (Am)a vio lent prone, (G)poor peo ple zone.
(F)But it’s my home, (C)all I have known, (Dm7)where I got grown, (G)streets we would roam.
(C)Out of the dark ness, (G)I came the far thest (Am)a mong the hard est sur (G)vi val.
(F)Learn from these streets, (C)it can be bleak, ac (Dm7)cept no de feat, sur (G)ren der, re treat.
(So we (C)strug gl ing,)
(G)fight ing to eat.
(And we (Am)won der ing)
(G)when we’ll be free.
So we (F)pa tient ly wait for (C)that fate ful day.
It’s (F)not far a way, but (G)for now we say: (C)When I get old er, (F)I will be strong er.
(Am)They’ll call me free dom (G)just like a wav in’ (C)flag.
And then it goes (F)back and then it goes (Am)back and then it goes (G)back, oh.
(C)So man y wars, (G)set tl ing scores, (Am)bring ing us prom is es, (G)leav ing us poor.
(F)I heard them say, (C)“Love is the way.” (Dm7)“Love is the an swer,” (G)that’s what they say.
But (C)look how they treat us, (G)make us be liev ers.
(Am)We fight their bat tles, (G)then they de ceive us.
(F)Try to con trol us, (C)they could n’t hold us ’cause (Dm7)we just move for ward like (G)Buf fa lo Sol diers.
we (Am)back and then it goes (G)back and then it goes...
(C)When I get old er, (F)I will be strong er.
(Am)They’ll call me free dom (G)just like a wav in’ (C)flag.
And then it goes (F)back and then it goes (Am)back and then it goes back, (Oh, and then it...
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(C)When I get old er, (F)I will be strong er.
(Am)They’ll call me free dom (G)just like a wav in’ (C)flag.
And then it goes (F)back and then it goes (Am)back and then it goes (G)back, and then it goes...
(C)When I get old er, (F)I will be strong er.
(Am)They’ll call me free dom (G)just like a wav in’ (C)flag.
And then it goes (F)back and then it goes (Am)back and then it goes (G)back, and then it goes...
(Am)back and then it goes (G)back, oh.
(G)When I get old er,
(G)when I get old er,
(C)I will be strong er
(F)just like a wav in’ (C)flag,
(G)just like a wav in’ (Am)flag,
(G)just like a wav in’ (F)flag,
(C)flag,
(Dm7)flag,
(F)just like a wav in’ (C)flag.
Wavin' Flag — Simple Sheet Music
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"Wavin' Flag" 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 C, 75 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Wavin' Flag”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Wavin' Flag"?
- 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 "Wavin' Flag" by Bruno Mars played in?
- Wavin' Flag is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Wavin' Flag"?
- The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Wavin' Flag" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Wavin' Flag"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Wavin' Flag"?
- "Wavin' Flag" was originally performed by Bruno Mars. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Bruno Mars can I play here?
- Try "VERSACE ON THE FLOOR", "JUST THE WAY YOU ARE", "THAT'S WHAT I LIKE". 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 "Wavin' Flag". Key of C, 75 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.