Born To Be Wild

by Steppenwolf
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Lyrics

(Em)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.

Yeah (A)dar lin’ gon na (Em)make it hap pen, take the (A)world in a (Em)love em brace,

fire (A)all of your guns at once and ex (A)plode in to space,

(Em)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.

Yeah (A)dar lin’ gon na (Em)make it hap pen, take the (A)world in a (Em)love em brace,

fire (A)all of your guns at once and ex (A)plode in to space,

Like a true na ture’s child

we were (G6)born, born to be wild

we can (A)climb so high

I nev er want to (E)die.

(E5)Born to be (D5)wild,

(E5)Born to be (D5)wild.

Born To Be Wild β€” Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Born To Be Wild" by Steppenwolf in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key G, 146 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range β€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About β€œBorn To Be Wild”

Why does the accompaniment for "Born To Be Wild" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual β€” colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Born To Be Wild" by Steppenwolf in?
The backing track is in G at 146 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Born To Be Wild" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Born To Be Wild"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "Born To Be Wild", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Born To Be Wild" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Born To Be Wild"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Born To Be Wild"?
"Born To Be Wild" was originally performed by Steppenwolf. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Can I use "Born To Be Wild" as a backing track for singing?
Yes β€” this is the piano accompaniment for Born To Be Wild by Steppenwolf, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is G; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing β€” different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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