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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Born To Be Wild" by Steppenwolf in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Born To Be Wild" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Born To Be Wild" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 144 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Born To Be Wild"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Born To Be Wild" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Born To Be Wild"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Born To Be Wild" is in the key of Ab at 144 BPM.
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