Now playing

Freedom

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Fminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
Cm7 Cm Db Ab
[Verse 1]
EbI was told that a life has no price, you Gmsee
BbBut the hate in your eyes put a pEbrice on Cmme
EbIf the natives were slain for your liberGmty
BbPlease explain what you mean by "The LEband of the FCmree"
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh say can you sAbee
But can you really see?
[Chorus]
What does freAbedom really mean?Eb  
'Cause what I've been sFmold, ain't what DbI believeAb  Cm  
Maybe frAbeedom ain't for Ebme
'Cause what I've been shFmown, ain't whDbat I can seeAb  
[Verse 2]
UhBb  
EbBeen darker days since election day (election day)
GmThe rose colors seem to fade away (fade away)
BbThe white sheet's coming out to play
This is backwards oh
Eb'63 I thought the chains were broken Bband released
GmBut what about all my brothers in penitentiaries
BbWe'll be floatin' in oceans before we notice
We're headed for disaster
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh say can you sAbee
     Bb               Fm  Cm  
But can you really see?
[Chorus]
What does freedom really meaEbn?
                                  FmDb          Ab  Bm  Cm  
'Cause what I've been sold, ain't what I believe
Maybe freAbedom ain't for Ebme
'Cause what I've been shFmown, ain't whDbat I can see
[Bridge]
BbWeâvCme got
One nationAb  Eb  
Under GodDb  
IndiFmvisibleAb  
It will be washed awayCm  
If we're compBblacent (Abif we're comEbplacent)
And divided (And dDbivided)
If we're invFmisibleGb  
We have to Fask ourselCmves
[Chorus]
What does freAbedom mean to Ebme?
Is what I've been sFmold what DbI belieAbve?Cm  
Maybe frEbeedom ain't for me
'Cause what I've been shFmown, ain't whaDbt I can seeAb  
(Our brothers are bleeding, sisters are weBbepin' Eboh)
Maybe freedom ain't for me (Don't you want better)
'Cause what I've been shFmown (I know we want better)
Ain't whaDbt I can see (Abwhoa)
It ain't what I can Cmsee (wAbhoa)Eb  
It ain't what I can Fmsee
DbIt ain't what I can AbseeBb  

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Freedom

by Anthony Ramos

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

Cm7 Cm Db Ab

[Verse 1]

Eb Gm

I was told that a life has no price, you see

Bb Eb Cm

But the hate in your eyes put a price on me

Eb Gm

If the natives were slain for your liberty

Bb Eb Cm

Please explain what you mean by "The Land of the Free"

[Pre-Chorus]

Oh say can you see

But can you really see?

[Chorus]

Ab Eb

What does freedom really mean?

Fm Db Ab Cm

'Cause what I've been sold, ain't what I believe

Ab Eb

Maybe freedom ain't for me

Fm Db Ab

'Cause what I've been shown, ain't what I can see

[Verse 2]

Been darker days since election day (election day)

The rose colors seem to fade away (fade away)

The white sheet's coming out to play

This is backwards oh

Eb Bb

'63 I thought the chains were broken and released

But what about all my brothers in penitentiaries

We'll be floatin' in oceans before we notice

We're headed for disaster

[Pre-Chorus]

Oh say can you see

Fm Cm

But can you really see?

[Chorus]

What does freedom really mean?

Fm Bm Cm

Db Ab

'Cause what I've been sold, ain't what I believe

Ab Eb

Maybe freedom ain't for me

Fm Db

'Cause what I've been shown, ain't what I can see

[Bridge]

Bb Cm

Weâve got

Ab Eb

One nation

Under God

Fm Ab

Indivisible

It will be washed away

Bb Ab Eb

If we're complacent (if we're complacent)

And divided (And divided)

Fm Gb

If we're invisible

F Cm

We have to ask ourselves

[Chorus]

Ab Eb

What does freedom mean to me?

Fm Db Ab Cm

Is what I've been sold what I believe?

Maybe freedom ain't for me

Fm Db Ab

'Cause what I've been shown, ain't what I can see

Bb Eb

(Our brothers are bleeding, sisters are weepin' oh)

Maybe freedom ain't for me (Don't you want better)

'Cause what I've been shown (I know we want better)

Db Ab

Ain't what I can see (whoa)

Cm Ab Eb

It ain't what I can see (whoa)

It ain't what I can see

Db Ab Bb

It ain't what I can see

About Freedom Chords by Anthony Ramos

Learn how to play Freedom by Anthony Ramos with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Freedom chords”, “Freedom guitar chords”, or “Anthony Ramos Freedom chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Freedom chords and for experienced players who want accurate Freedom lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Cm, Db, Ab, Eb, Gm, Bb.

FAQ — Freedom by Anthony Ramos

How do I play "Freedom" by Anthony Ramos on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Freedom" by Anthony Ramos on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Freedom" by Anthony Ramos free?

Yes. The chords for "Freedom" by Anthony Ramos are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Freedom" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Freedom" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Freedom"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Freedom" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Freedom" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Freedom" by Anthony Ramos with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Anthony Ramos below.

What key is "Freedom" in?

The chords for "Freedom" show the original chord names (including Cm, Db, Ab, Eb, Gm, Bb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.