Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd is the 1973 Southern rock epic and the band's closing anthem, a song that builds from a gentle opening into one of rock's most celebrated guitar finales.
Free Bird Song Credits
Song: Free Bird
Singers: Lynyrd Skynyrd
Writers: Allen Collins and Ronnie Van Zant
Album: (Pronounced 'Leh-'nerd Skin-'nerd)
Release Date: 13 August 1973
Label: MCA Records
Producer: Al Kooper
Free Bird Lyrics
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The album version of Free Bird runs about nine minutes, commonly listed as 9:08, and its slow build gives the closing guitar section room to unfold. The extended live version from One More from the Road (1976) runs about 14 minutes, opening with Van Zant asking the crowd what song they want to hear. Van Zant often dedicated the song in concert to Duane Allman, although it was not written for Allman. Fans also look up Sweet Home Alabama lyrics by Lynyrd Skynyrd, another signature song from the same band.
Frontman Ronnie Van Zant died in the October 20, 1977 plane crash, a loss that later shaped how the band's early songs are remembered. The song has remained a live favourite and a defining Southern rock anthem, much like Eye of the Tiger lyrics by Survivor, which became a defining rock anthem in its own right.
The first-ever official music video for Free Bird was released in 2025, directed by Louisville filmmaker Max Moore. It is a nine-minute narrative video using the original 1973 recording, and no band members appear in it; Moore had never met the band. The exact release month is UNCONFIRMED, with sources differing between May and July 2025, so only the year is stated here. The video went on to win an Ohio Valley Regional Emmy in the Entertainment - Short or Long Form category, as reported by the Courier-Journal in July 2026. No chart-peak figure is stated here, as figures vary by original versus re-release and remain UNCONFIRMED. Listeners who enjoy long, riff-driven anthems may also explore Seven Nation Army lyrics by The White Stripes as well.
Watch the Official Video
Watch the first official music video for Free Bird (2025) by Lynyrd Skynyrd below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who wrote Free Bird?
Free Bird was written by Allen Collins and Ronnie Van Zant.
Which album is it on?
It is on the album (Pronounced 'Leh-'nerd Skin-'nerd), released in 1973.
Why is it so long?
Its slow opening builds into an extended closing guitar section, which is why the album version runs about nine minutes.
When did it get its first official video?
It received its first-ever official music video in 2025, directed by Max Moore.
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