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Key
C Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · Am · D
The showstopping finale of Act 1 from “Wicked,” “Defying Gravity” is a triumphant anthem of self-empowerment. Simplified for guitar with a capo, this version captures the song’s soaring power.
Powerful Musical Theater (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Build dramatically through the song. Start softly and increase intensity. The key moment is the final chorus where you should strum as powerfully as possible. Use a capo on 1st fret for the original Db key.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
C G
Something has changed within me
Am G
Something is not the same
C G Am D
I’m through with playing by the rules of someone else’s game
Chorus
C G Am D
So if you care to find me, look to the western sky
C G Am D
As someone told me lately, everyone deserves the chance to fly
C G Am
And if I’m flying solo, at least I’m flying free
D C G
To those who’d ground me, take a message back from me
Am D C
Tell them how I am defying gravity
Verse 2
C G
I’m through accepting limits
Am D
’Cause someone says they’re so
C G Am D
Some things I cannot change, but till I try I’ll never know