Born Free
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D G A7 D G
Born free, as free as the wind blows
F#m
As free as the grass grows
G A D
Born free to follow your heart
D G A7 D G
Live free and beauty surrounds you
F#m
The world still astounds you
Em7 G/B A7
Each time you look at a star
Bridge
Em7 A7 Bm
Stay free, where no walls divide you
Bm7 Bm5-/7
You´re free as the roaring tide
Fdim C#m5-/7 Bm5-/7 A7
So there´ no need to hide
D G A7 D G
Born free, and life is worth living
F#m
But only worth living
Em7 A4/7 D
´Cause you´re born free
Em7 A7 Bm
Stay free, where no walls divide you
Bm7 Bm5-/7
You´re free as the roaring tide
Fdim C#m5-/7 Bm5-/7 A7
So there´ no need to hide
D G A7 D G
Born free, and life is worth living
F#m
But only worth living
Em7 A7sus4 D G A D G A D G A D
´Cause you´re born free, born free, born free
How to play Born Free
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.