Born Too Late

by The Poni-Tails

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(E)Born too (C#m)late for (F#m7)you to (B7)no tice (E)me.

To (G#m)you, I’m (F#m7)just a (B7)kid that (E)you won’t (C#m)date.

Why was I (B7)born too (E)late?

(E)Born too (C#m)late to (F#m7)have a (B7)chance to (E)win your (G#m)love.

Oh, (F#m7)why, oh, (B7)why was (E)this my (C#m)fate

to be (B7)born too (E)late?

I (A)see you walk with an (E)oth er.

I (A)wish it could be (E)me.

I (A)long to hold you and (E)kiss you,

but I (F#9)know it nev er can (B7)be.

(CN.C.)For I was (E)born too (C#m)late for (F#m7)you to (B7)care.

Now (E)my heart (G#m)cries be (F#m7)cause your (B7)heart just (E)could n’t (C#m)wait.

Why was I (B7)born too (E)late?

(F)Born too (Dm)late for (Gm7)you to (C7)care.

Now (F)my heart (Am)cries be (Gm7)cause your (C7)heart just (F)could n’t (Dm)wait.

Why was I (C7)born too (F)late?

(Gm)Why

was I (Gm7)born

(C7)too

(F)late?

(Bb)(Too

(F6)late.)

Born Too Late by The Poni-Tails — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Born Too Late” by The Poni-Tails 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 E at 126 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 Too Late" 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 Too Late"?
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 Too Late" use?
Just 19 chords: A, Am, B7, Bb, C, C#m, C7, D7, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.