To Be Free
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste:
3rd traste
I find it easiest to play first fret E of the tab with my thumb to make the transition
to F easier
I think he keeps that note there with the F but not mandatory
[Intro]
F F
(Tab)
e|----------------|
B|----------------|
G|----------------|
D|----------------|
A|-3-2-0----------|
E|-------3-1------|
[Verse 1]
(Tab) F
Smells like weed and gasoline yeah the kids are killing trees
C F
And killin time, but it's all the same to me
(Tab) F
Skippin rocks and fallin leaves it's the season of the bees
C F
Save em all, but hate em more when they sting
[Chorus]
G Am F C
It's alright til you lose your mind, so save your time while it's cheap
G Am F* C
When the sun is bright and the breeze is kind, you've got what it takes to be free
[Verse 2]
C F
Cardboard houses are up for sale grass is green and the flowers smell
Am C/B F
Don't you dare be quiet let me hear you yell
C F
Let's build a staircase to the stars, take a trip around Mars
Am C/B F
We can't get there if we never start
[Chorus]
G Am F C
It's alright til you lose your mind, so save your time while it's cheap
G Am F* C
When the sun is bright and the breeze is kind, you've got what it takes to be free
[Bridge]
C/B Am F
I still recall what you said with every inch of your breath
C C/B
Forget about the noise and let's run until we're dead
Am F*
And we won't fall for second best til we've been to all the rest
C* C/B*
Who knows where we will be or what will grace our silhouettes
Am F C C/B
Am F C
[Chorus]
G* Am* F* C
It's alright til you lose your mind, so save your time while it's cheap
G* Am* F* C
When the sun is bright and the breeze is kind, you've got what it takes to be free
[Outro]
(Tab) F
Smells like weed and gasoline yeah the kids are killing trees
C F
And killin time, but it's all the same to me
How to play To Be Free
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 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.