Free Bird Chords

Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Ftap to play
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Key
G
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

 
G D Em
If I leave here tomorrow
F C D
Would you still remember me
G D Em
For I must be traveling on now
F C D
’Cause there’s too many places I’ve got to see
 

Chorus

 
F C D
’Cause I’m as free as a bird now
F C D
And this bird you’ll never change
F C D
And this bird you cannot change
F C D
Lord knows I can’t change
G
Lord help me I can’t change
 

Verse 2

 
G D Em
Bye bye baby it’s been a sweet love, yeah
F C D
Though this feeling I can’t change
G D Em
But please don’t take it so badly
F C D
’Cause Lord knows I’m to blame
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Free Bird"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: G, D, Em, F and C.

Is "Free Bird" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Free Bird" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Free Bird"?

It was written by Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant, and released in 1973.

Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Key
G
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

 
G D Em
If I leave here tomorrow
F C D
Would you still remember me
G D Em
For I must be traveling on now
F C D
’Cause there’s too many places I’ve got to see
 

Chorus

 
F C D
’Cause I’m as free as a bird now
F C D
And this bird you’ll never change
F C D
And this bird you cannot change
F C D
Lord knows I can’t change
G
Lord help me I can’t change
 

Verse 2

 
G D Em
Bye bye baby it’s been a sweet love, yeah
F C D
Though this feeling I can’t change
G D Em
But please don’t take it so badly
F C D
’Cause Lord knows I’m to blame
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Free Bird"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: G, D, Em, F and C.

Is "Free Bird" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Free Bird" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Free Bird"?

It was written by Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant, and released in 1973.

Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Key
G
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

 
G D Em
If I leave here tomorrow
F C D
Would you still remember me
G D Em
For I must be traveling on now
F C D
’Cause there’s too many places I’ve got to see
 

Chorus

 
F C D
’Cause I’m as free as a bird now
F C D
And this bird you’ll never change
F C D
And this bird you cannot change
F C D
Lord knows I can’t change
G
Lord help me I can’t change
 

Verse 2

 
G D Em
Bye bye baby it’s been a sweet love, yeah
F C D
Though this feeling I can’t change
G D Em
But please don’t take it so badly
F C D
’Cause Lord knows I’m to blame
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Free Bird"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: G, D, Em, F and C.

Is "Free Bird" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Free Bird" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Free Bird"?

It was written by Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant, and released in 1973.

Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Key
G
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

 
G D Em
If I leave here tomorrow
F C D
Would you still remember me
G D Em
For I must be traveling on now
F C D
’Cause there’s too many places I’ve got to see
 

Chorus

 
F C D
’Cause I’m as free as a bird now
F C D
And this bird you’ll never change
F C D
And this bird you cannot change
F C D
Lord knows I can’t change
G
Lord help me I can’t change
 

Verse 2

 
G D Em
Bye bye baby it’s been a sweet love, yeah
F C D
Though this feeling I can’t change
G D Em
But please don’t take it so badly
F C D
’Cause Lord knows I’m to blame
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Free Bird"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: G, D, Em, F and C.

Is "Free Bird" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Free Bird" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Free Bird"?

It was written by Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant, and released in 1973.

Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Key
G
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

 
G D Em
If I leave here tomorrow
F C D
Would you still remember me
G D Em
For I must be traveling on now
F C D
’Cause there’s too many places I’ve got to see
 

Chorus

 
F C D
’Cause I’m as free as a bird now
F C D
And this bird you’ll never change
F C D
And this bird you cannot change
F C D
Lord knows I can’t change
G
Lord help me I can’t change
 

Verse 2

 
G D Em
Bye bye baby it’s been a sweet love, yeah
F C D
Though this feeling I can’t change
G D Em
But please don’t take it so badly
F C D
’Cause Lord knows I’m to blame
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Free Bird"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: G, D, Em, F and C.

Is "Free Bird" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Free Bird" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Free Bird"?

It was written by Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant, and released in 1973.

Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Key
G
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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G D Em
If I leave here tomorrow
F C D
Would you still remember me
G D Em
For I must be traveling on now
F C D
’Cause there’s too many places I’ve got to see
 

Chorus

 
F C D
’Cause I’m as free as a bird now
F C D
And this bird you’ll never change
F C D
And this bird you cannot change
F C D
Lord knows I can’t change
G
Lord help me I can’t change
 

Verse 2

 
G D Em
Bye bye baby it’s been a sweet love, yeah
F C D
Though this feeling I can’t change
G D Em
But please don’t take it so badly
F C D
’Cause Lord knows I’m to blame
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Free Bird"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: G, D, Em, F and C.

Is "Free Bird" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Free Bird" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Free Bird"?

It was written by Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant, and released in 1973.