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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Born To Be Wild" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Ab, 144 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Born To Be Wild”
- Why does "Born To Be Wild" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Born To Be Wild".
- What key is "Born To Be Wild" by Steppenwolf played in?
- Born To Be Wild is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Born To Be Wild"?
- The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Born To Be Wild" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Born To Be Wild"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Born To Be Wild"?
- "Born To Be Wild" was originally performed by Steppenwolf. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Born To Be Wild"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Ab, Bb, Db, Eb, Gb.
- What other songs by Steppenwolf can I play here?
- Try "MAGIC CARPET RIDE", "Born To Be Wild". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Born To Be Wild"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Born To Be Wild".
- Can I see all the notes in "Born To Be Wild"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Ab at 144 BPM.
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