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You be (F)long a (C)mong the wild (F)flow ers.
You be (F)long in a (C)boat out at (F)sea.
Sail a (F)way,
(C)kill off the (F)hours.
You be (F)long some (C)where you feel (F)free.
Run a (F)way,
(C)find you a (F)lov er.
Go a (F)way some (C)where all bright and new.
I have (F)seen the (C)no of (F)oth er
who com (F)pares in that (C)home by with (F)you.
You be (F)long a (C)mong the wild (F)flow ers.
You be (F)long in a (C)boat out at sea.
You be (F)long with your (C)love on your (F)arm.
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You be (F)long some where (C)you feel (F)free.
(C)you feel (F)free.
You be (F)long some where (C)you feel (F)free.
Wildflowers — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Wildflowers" by Tom Petty: 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, 88 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to get comfortable moving through five chords in the key of B♭ — Bb, C, Dm, F, and G — at a gentle 88 BPM that gives you real breathing room.
Your left hand follows an oompah bass pattern, alternating a low root note with a higher chord tone, which means keeping a steady, relaxed pulse is more important than speed.
Start hands-separate: get that left-hand pattern smooth and almost automatic before layering in the melody.
The trickiest moment for most students is the shift between Bb and C — they sit right next to each other, and at first your fingers will want to fumble the transition, so loop just those two bars slowly until the hand shape change feels natural.
Watch for the G chord as well; it's the one that pops up least often, and students tend to hesitate right before it.
Use a little sustain pedal on each chord change to keep the peaceful, legato feel alive, but lift cleanly so it doesn't blur.
This is the piece that will build your confidence with left-hand independence — once that oompah pattern locks in here, you'll carry it into dozens of other songs.
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About “Wildflowers”
- What key is "Wildflowers" by Tom Petty played in?
- Wildflowers 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 "Wildflowers"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Wildflowers" 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 "Wildflowers"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Wildflowers"?
- "Wildflowers" was originally performed by Tom Petty. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Wildflowers"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F, G.
- What other songs by Tom Petty can I play here?
- Try "YOU DON'T KNOW HOW IT FEELS", "SOUTHERN ACCENTS", "THE WAITING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Wildflowers" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Wildflowers" by Tom Petty. 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 "Wildflowers" 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 "Wildflowers" 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.