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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Born To Be Wild" by Steppenwolf: 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 Eb, 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”
- What key is "Born To Be Wild" by Steppenwolf played in?
- Born To Be Wild is arranged in the key of Eb 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 there a karaoke version of "Born To Be Wild" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Born To Be Wild" by Steppenwolf. 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 "Born To Be Wild" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Born To Be Wild" 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.