Who I Was Born To Be

by Susan Boyle
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Lyrics

When I

was a child,

I could see (Bm)the wind

in the trees.

And I heard a (Bm)song

in the breeze;

it was (C)there,

sing ing (D)out

my (G)name.

But I’m

not a girl,

I have known (Bm)the taste

of de feat.

And I’ve fi n’ly grown

to be lieve

it will (C)all

come a (D)round

a (G)gain.

And though I (Csus2)may

not

know the (G)an

swers,

I can (Csus2)fi (C)n’ly say I’m free.

And if the (Csus2)ques

tions

led me (G)here,

then

I am (C)who

I was (D)born

to be.

And (A)so,

here am I,

o pen arms (C#m)and read

y to stand.

I’ve got the (C#m)world

in my hands,

and it (D)feels

like my (E)turn

to fly.

And though I (Dsus2)may

not

know the (A)an

swers,

(Esus2)I (E)can (Dsus2)fi (D)n’ly say I’m (F#m)free.

And if the (Dsus2)ques

tions

led me (A)here,

then

I am (D)who

I was (E)born

to be.

When (A)here,

then

I am (D)who

I was (E)born

to be,

I am (D)who I was (Esus4)born

to be.

Who I Was Born To Be — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Who I Was Born To Be" by Susan Boyle as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 93 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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 — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Who I Was Born To Be

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Who I Was Born To Be" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Who I Was Born To Be" by Susan Boyle in?
The backing track is in G at 93 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Who I Was Born To Be" with this accompaniment?
Yes — 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 "Who I Was Born To Be"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Who I Was Born To Be", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Who I Was Born To Be" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Who I Was Born To Be"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Who I Was Born To Be"?
"Who I Was Born To Be" was originally performed by Susan Boyle. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Susan Boyle are available?
Other accompaniments by Susan Boyle: "Amazing Grace", "Cry Me A River", "Hallelujah". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Who I Was Born To Be" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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