Born To Fly

by Sara Evans
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Lyrics

I’ve been (Ab)tell in’ my (Db)dreams ed to the scare crow

a bout the plac es that (Cb)I’d like to see.

I say, (Db)“Friend, do you think I’ll ev er get there?” down the road, Oh, but he just stands there, (Eb)smil in’ back at me.

(CN.C.)So I con (Ab)fess my (Db)sins to the preach er

a bout the love I’ve been (Cb)pray in’ to find.

Is there a (Db)brown eyed (Eb)boy in my fu den ture?

of my dreams.

And he said, (Eb)“Girl, up you’ve got noth in’ but time.”

But, (Eb)how do you wait for heav en

and (Eb)who has that much (Db)time?

And (Bbm)how (Ab)do you (Db)keep (Eb)your (Fm)feet (Eb)on the (Ab)ground when you know

that you were (Eb)born,

you were born to fly?

My (Ab)dad dy, is (Db)ground ed like the oak tree.

a bout the My ma, is (Cb)stead y the sun.

Oh, you (Db)know I my folks, but I keep star in’ down the road, Oh, just he in’ for my (Eb)one in’ chance to run.

(CN.C.)’Cause I will (Ab)soar a (Db)way like the black bird.

a I will blow in the (Cb)wind like a seed.

Is I will (Db)plant my (Eb)heart in the gar den ture?

of my dreams.

And I will (Eb)“Girl, up where I want wild and free.

But, (Eb)how do you wait for heav en

and (Eb)who has that much (Db)time?

And (Bbm)how (Ab)do you (Db)keep (Eb)your (Fm)feet (Eb)on the (Ab)ground when you know

that you were (Eb)born,

you were born to fly?

My

you were (Bbm7)born,

(Ab)yeah,

you were born to fly?

So (Eb)how do you wait for heav en

and (Eb)who has that much time?

And (Bbm)how (Ab)do you (Db)keep (Eb)your (Fm)feet (Eb)on the (Ab)ground when you know

that you were (Eb)born,

you were born to fly?

fly, fly, fly.

Hey.

(Ab)Ooh.

Born To Fly — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Born To Fly" by Sara Evans: 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 Ab, 98 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Born To Fly”

What key is "Born To Fly" by Sara Evans played in?
Born To Fly 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 Fly"?
The arrangement plays at 98 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Born To Fly" 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 Fly"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Born To Fly"?
"Born To Fly" was originally performed by Sara Evans. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Born To Fly"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab, Abpow, Bbm, Bbm7, C, Cb, Db, Eb, +3 more.
What other songs by Sara Evans can I play here?
Try "A LITTLE BIT STRONGER", "CHEATIN'", "BACKSEAT OF A GREYHOUND BUS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Born To Fly" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Born To Fly" by Sara Evans. 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 Fly" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 Fly" 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.