Free Will
View chords used in this chart
Intro: F C ( F C G F C G ) x4
F C G F C G
There are those who think that life has nothing left to chance
F C G F C G
With a host of holy horrors, to direct our aimless dance
Solo: ( F C G F C G ) x2
Bm Bb F C Bm Bb D
A planet of playthings, we dance on the strings, of powers we cannot perceive
Bm Bb F C Bm Bb D
"The stars aren't aligned or the gods are malign", blame is better to give than receive
D D/C# D/A Bm E F#m A
You can choose a ready guide in some celestial voice
D D/C# D/B D/A G D/F# A
If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice
D D/C# D/A Bm E F#m A
You can choose from phantom fears, and kindness that can kill
D D/C# D/B D/A G A NC D
I will choose a path that's clear, I will choose free will
Bridge: ( F C G F C G ) x2
F C G F C G
There are those who think that, they've been dealt a losing hand
F C G F C G F C G F C G
The cards were stacked against them, they weren't born in Lotus-Land
Bridge: ( F C G F C G ) x1
Bm Bb F C Bm Bb D
All preordained, a prisoner in chains, a victim of venomous fate
Bm Bb F C Bm Bb D
Kicked in the face, you can't pray for a place in heaven's unearthly estate
D D/C# D/A Bm E F#m A
You can choose a ready guide in some celestial voice
D D/C# D/B D/A G D/F# A
If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice
D D/C# D/A Bm E F#m A
You can choose from phantom fears, and kindness that can kill
D D/C# D/B D/A G A NC D
I will choose a path that's clear, I will choose free will
Solo: F Bb Eb F ( D F Bb Eb ) x4 Bm Bb F C Bm Bb D
Bm Bb F C Bm Bb D
Each of us a cell of awareness, imperfect and incomplete
Bm Bb F C Bm Bb D
Genetic blends with uncertain ends, on a fortune hunt, that's far too fleet
D D/C# D/A Bm E F#m A
You can choose a ready guide in some celestial voice
D D/C# D/B D/A G D/F# A
If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice
D D/C# D/A Bm E F#m A
You can choose from phantom fears, and kindness that can kill
D D/C# D/B D/A G A NC D
I will choose a path that's clear, I will choose free will
outtro: F Bb Eb F ( D F Bb Eb ) F C G
How to play Free Will
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.