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Born Free



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Born Free


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ABOUT THIS SONG
release date of original song (Matt Munro): 1966
music: John Barry
lyrics: Don Black
release date of this version: June 29, 2024
length: 2 min 25 sec
vocals: Chris Tong
karaoke arrangement: Harmonic Horizons

My cover of Born Free is another birthday present for my intimate partner, Mary, who loved this song (and its vision and feeling of freedom) as a kid. It uses a karaoke version based on Andy William's version of the song, which is more soaring and loose than Matt Munro's original version. Those more familiar with John Barry as the composer of the jazzy James Bond theme and James Bond movie songs like Goldfinger may be pleasantly surprised at the softer side to the composer that is revealed in this song.


LYRICS

Born free
As free as the wind blows
As free as the grass grows
Born free to follow your heart

Live free
And beauty surrounds you
The world still astounds you
Each time you look at a star

Stay free
Where no walls divide you
You're free as a roaring tide
so there's no need to hide

Born free
And life is worth living
But only worth living
'Cause you're born free

Stay free
Where no walls divide you
You're free as a roaring tide
so there's no need to hide

Born free
And life is worth living
But only worth living
'Cause you're born free


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