Other arrangements of Who I Was Born To Be
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Who I Was Born To Be" by Susan Boyle: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 93 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 — 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”
- Can I sing "Who I Was Born To Be" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Who I Was Born To Be" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Who I Was Born To Be" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Who I Was Born To Be" by Susan Boyle. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Who I Was Born To Be" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Who I Was Born To Be" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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