Free Bird Chords
by Lynyrd Skynyrd
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About Free Bird
Free Bird became the quintessential Southern rock anthem, known for its emotional ballad opening that explodes into one of the longest and most celebrated guitar solos in rock history. The song was written as a tribute to Duane Allman and runs over nine minutes in its studio version, with live performances often extending past fourteen minutes. Its opening chords are among the most requested at concerts worldwide.
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Tips for Playing Free Bird
The ballad section uses G-D-Em-F-C-D with a slow, emotional feel
The fast section uses G-Bb-C repeated with aggressive power chord strumming
Practice the tempo transition from ballad to fast section - it's a dramatic shift
The solo uses A minor and G major pentatonic scales extensively
Start with the chord progression before attempting the solo - it's a workout
Fun Facts About Free Bird
The song was written as a tribute to Duane Allman of The Allman Brothers Band
Live versions regularly exceed 14 minutes
It's become a running joke to shout "Free Bird!" at concerts of any genre
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