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What Are the REAL Chords in “FREE BIRD”? (Guitar Breakdown)

AdvancedBarre ChordsMarty Music
3:00/74K views/May 2025
3:00·74K views·May 2025·Released 1973·Taught by Marty Music
Barre ChordsSouthern RockKey of G major130 BPM
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Chords

I-IV-V-I

What you'll learn

  • What the actual chords in 'Free Bird' are
  • How to jam over the chord progression
  • How to approach soloing over the song
  • Chord structure for both rhythm and lead playing

About this lesson

You’ve heard the solos a million times, but do you know what chords are actually driving “Free Bird”? Let’s break it down and make jamming over it way easier. Whether you’re soloing or strumming, this’ll help you sound like you know what you’re doing.

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