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Play the Melody!

This page shows the main melody notes – not chords!
Each note must be played individually.

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A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

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I Want To Break Free


The original key of the song "I Want To Break Free" by Queen is F minor. It was written by bassist John Deacon and released in 1984 as a single from the album "The Works." The song's lyrics talk about the desire for freedom and breaking away from societal norms. An interesting fact about this song is that it was accompanied by a controversial music video where the band members dressed in women's clothing. The melody is catchy and features a prominent bassline, iconic guitar riff, and powerful vocals by Freddie Mercury.

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Octava