Born To Fly

by Sara Evans
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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

Read "Born To Fly" by Sara Evans in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Db. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Born To Fly"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Db. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Born To Fly" by Sara Evans played in?
Born To Fly is arranged in the key of Db 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Born To Fly" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Db, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 98 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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