Lynyrd SkynyrdIntermediateKey of G5 Chords2 min read
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Key
G Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
G · D · Em · F · C
Free Bird Chords – Guitar
The ultimate Southern rock anthem, “Free Bird” begins as a heartfelt ballad before erupting into one of rock’s most famous guitar solos. Five chords drive this epic classic.
Southern Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: The slow ballad section uses G-D-Em and F-C-D. Keep the tempo relaxed for the verses and let the chords ring out. The fast outro shifts to G-Bb-C repeatedly.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GDEm
If I leave here tomorrow
FCD
Would you still remember me
GDEm
For I must be traveling on now
FCD
’Cause there’s too many places I’ve got to see
Chorus
FCD
’Cause I’m as free as a bird now
FCD
And this bird you’ll never change
FCD
And this bird you cannot change
FCD
Lord knows I can’t change
G
Lord help me I can’t change
Verse 2
GDEm
Bye bye baby it’s been a sweet love, yeah
FCD
Though this feeling I can’t change
GDEm
But please don’t take it so badly
FCD
’Cause Lord knows I’m to blame
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Key
G Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · D · Em · F · C
Free Bird Chords – Ukulele
The ultimate Southern rock anthem, “Free Bird” begins as a heartfelt ballad before erupting into one of rock’s most famous guitar solos. Five chords drive this epic classic.
Southern Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: The slow ballad section uses G-D-Em and F-C-D. Keep the tempo relaxed for the verses and let the chords ring out. The fast outro shifts to G-Bb-C repeatedly.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GDEm
If I leave here tomorrow
FCD
Would you still remember me
GDEm
For I must be traveling on now
FCD
’Cause there’s too many places I’ve got to see
Chorus
FCD
’Cause I’m as free as a bird now
FCD
And this bird you’ll never change
FCD
And this bird you cannot change
FCD
Lord knows I can’t change
G
Lord help me I can’t change
Verse 2
GDEm
Bye bye baby it’s been a sweet love, yeah
FCD
Though this feeling I can’t change
GDEm
But please don’t take it so badly
FCD
’Cause Lord knows I’m to blame
Gtap to play
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Emtap to play
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Key
G Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · D · Em · F · C
Free Bird Chords – Piano
The ultimate Southern rock anthem, “Free Bird” begins as a heartfelt ballad before erupting into one of rock’s most famous guitar solos. Five chords drive this epic classic.
Southern Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: The slow ballad section uses G-D-Em and F-C-D. Keep the tempo relaxed for the verses and let the chords ring out. The fast outro shifts to G-Bb-C repeatedly.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GDEm
If I leave here tomorrow
FCD
Would you still remember me
GDEm
For I must be traveling on now
FCD
’Cause there’s too many places I’ve got to see
Chorus
FCD
’Cause I’m as free as a bird now
FCD
And this bird you’ll never change
FCD
And this bird you cannot change
FCD
Lord knows I can’t change
G
Lord help me I can’t change
Verse 2
GDEm
Bye bye baby it’s been a sweet love, yeah
FCD
Though this feeling I can’t change
GDEm
But please don’t take it so badly
FCD
’Cause Lord knows I’m to blame
Gtap to play
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Key
G Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · D · Em · F · C
Free Bird Chords – Banjo
The ultimate Southern rock anthem, “Free Bird” begins as a heartfelt ballad before erupting into one of rock’s most famous guitar solos. Five chords drive this epic classic.
Southern Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: The slow ballad section uses G-D-Em and F-C-D. Keep the tempo relaxed for the verses and let the chords ring out. The fast outro shifts to G-Bb-C repeatedly.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GDEm
If I leave here tomorrow
FCD
Would you still remember me
GDEm
For I must be traveling on now
FCD
’Cause there’s too many places I’ve got to see
Chorus
FCD
’Cause I’m as free as a bird now
FCD
And this bird you’ll never change
FCD
And this bird you cannot change
FCD
Lord knows I can’t change
G
Lord help me I can’t change
Verse 2
GDEm
Bye bye baby it’s been a sweet love, yeah
FCD
Though this feeling I can’t change
GDEm
But please don’t take it so badly
FCD
’Cause Lord knows I’m to blame
Gtap to play
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Key
G Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · D · Em · F · C
Free Bird Chords – Mandolin
The ultimate Southern rock anthem, “Free Bird” begins as a heartfelt ballad before erupting into one of rock’s most famous guitar solos. Five chords drive this epic classic.
Southern Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: The slow ballad section uses G-D-Em and F-C-D. Keep the tempo relaxed for the verses and let the chords ring out. The fast outro shifts to G-Bb-C repeatedly.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GDEm
If I leave here tomorrow
FCD
Would you still remember me
GDEm
For I must be traveling on now
FCD
’Cause there’s too many places I’ve got to see
Chorus
FCD
’Cause I’m as free as a bird now
FCD
And this bird you’ll never change
FCD
And this bird you cannot change
FCD
Lord knows I can’t change
G
Lord help me I can’t change
Verse 2
GDEm
Bye bye baby it’s been a sweet love, yeah
FCD
Though this feeling I can’t change
GDEm
But please don’t take it so badly
FCD
’Cause Lord knows I’m to blame
Gtap to play
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Key
G Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · D · Em · F · C
Free Bird Chords – Harmonica
The ultimate Southern rock anthem, “Free Bird” begins as a heartfelt ballad before erupting into one of rock’s most famous guitar solos. Five chords drive this epic classic.
Southern Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: The slow ballad section uses G-D-Em and F-C-D. Keep the tempo relaxed for the verses and let the chords ring out. The fast outro shifts to G-Bb-C repeatedly.