Tom Petty - Free Fallin'
Hello! Below you'll find my "Free Fallin'" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This classic song by Tom Petty is deceptively simple, just 3 chords for the whole song! In the video I show you some subtle details to spice it up. It was originally played on guitar, but sounds great on piano.
Enjoy!
Free Fallin' Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Free Fallin':
Free Fallin' Chords & Lyrics
Bb = Bsus2 | C = C add(4)
[Intro]
| F Bb | Bb F C | X2
[Verse]
F Bb Bb F C
She's a good girl, loves her mama
F Bb Bb F C
Loves Jesus and America too
F Bb Bb F C
She's a good girl, crazy 'bout Elvis
F Bb Bb F C
loves horses and her boyfriend too
[Interlude]
| F Bb | Bb F C |
[Verse 1]
F Bb Bb F C
It's a long day livin' in Reseda
F Bb Bb F C
There's a free-way runnin' through the yard
F Bb Bb F C
And I'm a bad boy, cause I don't even miss her
F Bb Bb F C
I'm a bad boy for breakin' her heart
[Chorus]
F Bb Bb F C F Bb Bb F C
Now I'm free, free fallin'
F Bb Bb F C F Bb Bb F C
Ya, I'm free, free fallin'
[Verse 2]
F Bb Bb F C
All the vampires walkin' through the valley
F Bb Bb F C
Move west down Ventura Boulevard
F Bb Bb F C
And all the bad boys are standing in the shadows
F Bb Bb F C
And the good girls are at home with broken hearts
[Chorus] X2
F Bb Bb F C F Bb Bb F C
Now I'm free, free fallin'
F Bb Bb F C F Bb Bb F C
Ya, I'm free, free fallin'
[Interlude]
| F Bb | Bb F C | X4
(Free fallin' now I'm, free fallin' now I'm)
[Verse 3]
F Bb Bb F C
I wanna glide down over Mulholland
F Bb Bb F C
I wanna write her name in the sky
F Bb Bb F C
I wanna free fall out into nothin'
F Bb Bb F C
Gonna leave this world for a while
[Chorus]
F Bb Bb F C F Bb Bb F C
Now I'm free, free fallin'
F Bb Bb F C F Bb Bb F C
Ya, I'm free, free fallin'
[Interlude 2]
| F5 Bb5 | Bb5 F5 C5 | X2
(Free fallin' now I'm, free fallin' now I'm)
[Chorus] X2
F Bb Bb F C F Bb Bb F C
Ya I'm free, free fallin'
F Bb Bb F C F Bb Bb F C
Ya, I'm free, free fallin'
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Free Fallin' Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Free Fallin'" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Free Fallin'" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
