(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
4 people have learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 144 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Born To Be Wild”
- What key is "Born To Be Wild" in?
- "Born To Be Wild" by Steppenwolf is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Born To Be Wild" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Born To Be Wild" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Born To Be Wild"?
- This arrangement of "Born To Be Wild" uses 5 chords: Ab, Bb, Db, Eb, Gb.
- How long does it take to learn "Born To Be Wild" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Steppenwolf can I play here?
- Try "MAGIC CARPET RIDE", "Born To Be Wild". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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