Free Bird

"Free Bird", also spelled "Freebird", is a song by American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, written by guitarist Allen Collins and lead singer Ronnie Van Zant. The song is featured on their 1973 debut album.

Released as a single in November 1974, "Free Bird" entered the US Billboard Hot 100 on November 23 at No. 87 and became the band's second Top 40 hit in early 1975, peaking at No. 19 on January 25. A live version of the song reentered the charts in late 1976, eventually peaking at No. 38 in January 1977.

"Free Bird" achieved the No. 8 spot on Guitar World 's 50 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time. It is Lynyrd Skynyrd's signature song, the finale during live performances, and their longest song, often going well over 14 minutes when played live.

Lyrics

 * [Intro]


 * [Verse 1] If I leave here tomorrow Would you still remember me? For I must be traveling on, now 'Cause there's too many places I've got to see


 * [Pre-Chorus] But if I stay here with you, girl Things just couldn't be the same


 * [Chorus] 'Cause I'm as free as a bird now And this bird you cannot change Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh And the bird you cannot change And this bird you cannot change Lord knows I can't change


 * [Instrumental Bridge]


 * [Verse 2] Bye-bye, baby, it's been a sweet love, yeah-yeah Though this feeling I can't change But, please, don't take it so badly 'Cause Lord knows I'm to blame


 * [Pre-Chorus] But, if I stay here with you, girl Things just couldn't be the same


 * [Chorus] 'Cause I'm as free as a bird now And this bird you cannot change Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh And the bird you cannot change And this bird you cannot change Lord knows I can't change Lord, help me, I can't change


 * [Outro] Lord, I can't change Won't you fly high, free bird, yeah


 * [Guitar Solo]

Appearances in Idea Wiki

 * The song appears in Marvel Superhero Adventures: Intergalactic Grand Prix.