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Interactive piano tutorial for "Freeway Mad" by Saxon, in G major at about 214 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Freeway Mad by Saxon
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Freeway Mad" by Saxon, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrerock · punk · garage rock
Moodaggressive · rebellious · high‑energy
Signaturefast‑paced garage punk anthem
G major
Key
214
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G
C
D
Gm
Dm
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusVersePre‑ChorusChorusInstrumental BreakGuitar SoloChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

distorted electric guitar
riffs and power chords drive the song
driving bass guitar
tight, punchy low end
fast, energetic drums
steady 4/4 beat with rapid snare and hi‑hat work
male lead vocals
raw, slightly shouted delivery
distorted electric guitar
fills and lead lines
driving bass guitar
fills and rhythmic support
fast, energetic drums
fills and cymbal crashes
Album & artist
ALBUM

Wheels of Steel (1980)

All of Wheels of Steel
Artist

Saxon

Saxon are a heavy metal band from Barnsley, England, formed in the mid-1970s. They were a leading force in the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM) and put eight albums into the UK Top 40 during the 1980s, reaching audiences across Europe, North America, Japan, and South America. Fronted throughout by singer Biff Byford, they have kept touring and recording for decades and have sold tens of millions of records worldwide.

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Good to know

What key is "Freeway Mad" in?

"Freeway Mad" by Saxon is in G major.

What is the tempo of "Freeway Mad"?

"Freeway Mad" plays at around 214 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Freeway Mad"?

The core progression is G, C, D, Gm, and Dm, built around the G major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Freeway Mad"?

The recording features distorted electric guitar, driving bass guitar, fast, energetic drums, male lead vocals, distorted electric guitar, driving bass guitar, and fast, energetic drums.

Can I get a piano roll for "Freeway Mad"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Freeway Mad" by Saxon into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Freeway Mad" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Freeway Mad" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 214 BPM in G major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Freeway Mad" on?

"Freeway Mad" appears on Wheels of Steel (1980).

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