Free
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F#m
I've got my back against the wall
D5
But I still hear the blue sky call
Bm
The chains that hold me back inside
D5 E
Are the prisons of my mind
F#m
Free, come set me free
D5
Down on my knees
A E Bm
I still believe you can save me from me
D5
Come set me free, come set me free
Inside this shell, there's a prison cell
Instrumental: F#m D5 Bm
F#m
I try to live the light of day
D5
Why would I do what I hate
Bm
But when I try to reach above
D5 E
I only hurt the ones I love
F#m
Free, come set me free
D5
Down on my knees
A E Bm
I still believe you can save me from me
D5
Come set me free, come set me free
Inside this shell, there's a prison cell
E Bm
There's a hole in the neighborhood
D5 A
Where the shadows fall
E Bm D5
There's a hole in my heart, but my hope
A
Is not in me at all
E Bm D5
I had a dream that my chains were broken
Broken, broken, broken open
F#m
Free, come set me free
D5
Down on my knees
A E Bm
I still believe you can save me from me
D5
Come set me free, come set me free
F#m
Inside this shell, there's a prison cell
D5
Inside this shell, there's a prison cell
Bm
Inside this shell, there's a prison cell
How to play Free
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. 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.