We Were Free
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Capo 1: D G Em, A
(Introduction) D G Em A (8 beats each)
D
Didn’t think you would go
G
With the moon shining low
Em A
On a night like tonight with me
D
But I asked you to be
G
Something you couldn’t be
Em
You were free
A
You were free
D
You were free
(Interlude) D G Em A (8 beats each)
D
There’s a feeling so strong
G
That it has to be wrong
Em A
And I knew when it came to me
D
But I asked you to be
G
Something you couldn’t be
Em
You were free
A
You were free
D
You were free
G D Em A
Now, will we really be happier
G D Em A
And we probably never could be then
(Interlude) D G Em A (8 beats each)
D
You’re a beautiful sight
G
In the warm purple night
Em A
Like a dream I had failed to see
D
But I asked us to be
G
Something we couldn’t be
Em
We were free
A
We were free
D
We were free
(This last section x3)
How to play We Were 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 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.