Chords + Lyrics | Le Freak
Intro
One, two.
Chorus 1
||: Am7 | D9 | Am7 | D9 :||
Ah, freak out! Le freak, c’est chic. Freak out!
Ah, freak out! Le freak, c’est chic. Freak out!
Ah, freak out! Le freak, c’est chic. Freak out!
Ah, freak out! Le freak, c’est chic. Freak out!
Verse 1
||: Am7 | D9 :||
Have you heard about the new dance craze?
Listen to us, I’m sure you’ll be amazed.
Big fun to be had by everyone.
It’s up to you, it surely can be done.
Verse 2
Young and old are doing it, I’m told.
Just one try and you too will be sold.
It’s called ‘Le Freak’, they’re doing it night and day.
Allow us, we’ll show you the way.
Chorus 2
Ah, freak out! Le freak, c’est chic. Freak out!
Ah, freak out! Le freak, c’est chic. Freak out!
Ah, freak out! Le freak, c’est chic. Freak out!
Ah, freak out! Le freak, c’est chic. Freak out!
Verse 3
All that pressure got you down.
Has your head been spinning all around?
Feel the rhythm, check the rhyme.
Come on along and have a real good time.
Verse 4
Like the days, ah, of Stomping at the Savoy.
Now we freak, oh, what a joy.
Just come on down to the 54.
Find your spot out on the floor.
Chorus 3
Ah, freak out! Le freak, c’est chic. Freak out!
Ah, freak out! Le freak, c’est chic. Freak out!
Ah, freak out!. Le freak, c’est chic. Freak out!
Ah, freak out! Le freak, c’est chic. Freak out!
Instrumental
||: Am7 | Am7 | D7 | D7 :|| x8
Now freak. I said freak. Now freak.
Verse 5
All that pressure got you down.
Has your head been spinning all around?
Feel the rhythm, check the rhyme.
Come on along and have a real good time.
Verse 6
Like the days, ah, of Stomping at the Savoy.
Now we “reak, oh, what a joy.
Just come on down to the 54.
Find your spot out on the floor.
Chorus 4
Ah, freak out! Le freak, c’est chic. Freak out!
Ah, freak out! Le freak, c’est chic. Freak out!
Ah, freak out! Le freak, c’est chic. Freak out!
Ah, freak out! Le freak, c’est chic. Freak out!
Outro Chorus
Ah, freak out! Le freak, c’est chic. Freak out!
Ah, freak out! Le freak, c’est chic. Freak out!
Ah, freak out! Le freak, c’est chic. Freak out!
Ah, freak out! Le freak, c’est chic. Freak out!
Le Freak – A Simple Yet Effective Dance Progression
At its core, Le Freak is built on a II–V progression—one of the strongest movements for getting people dancing. Here it’s Am7 – D9.
The same device appears in other classics like Good Times (Em7 – A7) and Stevie Wonder’s I Wish (Ebm7 – Ab7). The context changes everything: in a ballad like Mad World, a II–V feels reflective; in Le Freak, it’s pure energy.
To nail the song, it’s not just about the progression—it’s about voicing the chords in the right register, with the right amount of notes, played with razor-sharp rhythm. That’s where TAB becomes essential: Le Freak – Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Here’s a chord chart:
Le Freak Chord Chart | PDF + iReal Pro Download
Even though the chart looks simple, it doubles as a roadmap for the song’s arrangement. With hundreds of tunes in your repertoire, it’s easy to forget small but important details mid-set—like the fact that the instrumental section switches to D7, not D9.
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Think of the chart as a safety net: it frees your mind to focus on groove and energy without worrying about missing a detail.
Le Freak TAB | Course Preview
At its heart, this Chic classic is a funky little loop that stays consistent throughout, with the main variation happening in the bridge.
Here’s the main riff:
Notice how the D chord briefly outlines a plain D before extending to D9—details like this bring the part to life. Also, the riff doesn’t feel “right” until you loop it, because the entry point is on the upbeat (the “4 +”), not the downbeat of bar one.
Aimed for a Dance Craze
Released in 1978 on C’est Chic, Le Freak became an international hit, topping the U.S. chart for seven weeks and selling over 4 million copies.
It followed in the tradition of dance-craze singles like Do You Love Me, Get Ready, Greased Lightning, The Twist, YMCA, Billie Jean and Thriller, Later, Macarena, Single Ladies, and Gangnam Style carried on the trend.
Unlike some of those, Le Freak never defined the moves explicitly—leaving it up to the crowd to interpret. The video shows the band observing and clapping along, inviting the audience to make the dance their own.
For a disco or party band, Le Freak is a guaranteed way to get people moving, making it one of the smartest picks for a live setlist.
Le Freak Chords: Continue Learning
Want to master this song? Check out the full TAB lesson here: Le Freak (Chic) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Alternatively, here are five similar tunes you might enjoy:
