I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free
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Introdução: E
A A6 A7 D9 Dm6 A E7
I wish I knew how it would feel to be free
A A6 F#m B7 E E7
I wish I could break all the chains holding me
A A6 A7 D9 Dm6 A E7
I wish I could say all the things that I should say
A C#7 F#m Bm D9 Dm6 A
Say 'em loud, say 'em clear for the whole round world to hear
E A A6 A7 D9 Dm6 A E7
I wish I could share all the love that's in my heart
A A6 F#m B7 E E7
Remove all the bars that keep us apart
A A6 A7 D9 Dm6 A E7
I wish you could know what it means to be me
A C#7 F#m Bm D9 Dm6 A
Then you'd see and agree that every man should be free
E A A6 A7 D9 Dm6 A E7
I wish I could give all I'm longing to give
A A6 F#m B7 E E7
I wish I could live like I'm longing to live
A A6 A7 D9 Dm6 A E7
I wish that I could do all the things that I can do
A C#7 F#m Bm D9 Dm6 A
Though I'm way overdue, I'd be starting anew
E A A6 A7 D9 Dm6 A E7
Well I wish I could be like a bird in the sky
A A6 F#m B7 E E7
How sweet it would be if I found I could fly
A A6 A7 D9 Dm6 A E7
Oh, I'd soar to the sun and look down at the sea
A C#7 D9 Cdim
Then I'd sing 'cause I'd know, yeah
A C#7 D9 Cdim
Then I'd sing 'cause I'd know, yeah
A C#7 D9 Cdim A C#7 D9
Then I'd sing 'cause I'd know, I'd know how it feels
Cdim A C#7 D9
I'd know how it feels to be free
B7 A E D9 A
I'd know how it feels to be free
How to play I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.