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Born To Be Wild

· by Steppenwolf

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Lyrics

(Eb)Get your mo tor run ning.

Head out on the high way

look ing for ad ven ture

in what ev er comes our way.

der.

Yeah, (Ab)dar ling, gon na (Eb)make it hap pen, take the (Ab)world in a (Eb)love em brace.

Fire (Ab)all of your (Eb)guns at once and ex plode in to space.

(Eb)I like smoke and light ning,

heav y met al thun der

rac ing in the ven ture

and the feel ing that I’m un der.

Yeah, (Ab)dar ling, gon na (Eb)make it hap pen, take the (Ab)world in a (Eb)love em brace.

Fire (Ab)all of your (Eb)guns at once and ex plode in to space.

Like a true na ture child

we were born, born to be wild.

We have climbed so high, (Gb)nev er want to (Eb)die.

Born to be (Db)wild.

(Eb)Born to be (Db)wild.

(Eb)Born to be (Db)wild.

(Eb)Born to be (Db)wild.

Born To Be Wild by Steppenwolf — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Born To Be Wild” by Steppenwolf in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Ab at 144 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Born To Be Wild" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Born To Be Wild"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Born To Be Wild" use?: Just 5 chords: Ab, Bb, Db, Eb, Gb. Take it one section at a time.
What other Steppenwolf songs work for kids?: Try "MAGIC CARPET RIDE", "Born To Be Wild". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.