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(Am)Born (G)to (C)lose,
I’ve (F)lived my (G7)life in (C)vain.
Ev ’ry (F)dream
has on ly brought me (C)pain.
(Am)All (G)my (C)life
I’ve al ways been so (F)blue.
(F#dim)Born to (G)lose,
(Dm)and (G)now I’m (F)los (G)in’ (C)you.
(Am)Born (G)to (C)lose,
it (F)seems so (G)hard to (C)bear,
how I (F)long
to al ways have you (C)near.
(Am)You’ve (G)grown (C)tired
and now you say we’re (F)through.
(F#dim)Born to (G)lose,
(Dm)and (G)now I’m (F)los (G)in’ (C)you.
(Am)Born (G)to (C)lose,
my (F)ev ’ry (G7)hope is (C)gone.
It’s so (F)hard
to face that emp ty (C)dawn.
(Am)You (G)were (C)all
the hap pi ness I (F)knew.
(F#dim)Born to (G)lose,
(Dm)and (G)now I’m (F)los (G)in’ (C)you.
(Am)There’s (G)no (C)use
to (F)dream of (G)hap pi (C)ness,
all I (F)see
is on ly lone li (C)ness.
(Am)All (G)my (C)life
I’ve al ways been so (F)blue.
(F#dim)Born to (G)lose,
(Dm)and (G)now I’m (F)los (G)in’ (C)you.
(Am)Born (G)to (C)you.
(Am)All (G)my (C)life
I’ve al ways been so (F)blue.
Born to (G)lose,
(Dm)and (G)now I’m (F)los (G)in’ (C)you.
Born To Lose — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Born To Lose" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 108 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Born To Lose”
- Can I play "Born To Lose" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Born To Lose" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Born To Lose" by Ray Charles played in?
- Born To Lose is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Born To Lose"?
- The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Born To Lose" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Born To Lose"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Born To Lose"?
- "Born To Lose" was originally performed by Ray Charles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Ray Charles can I play here?
- Try "I GOT A WOMAN", "GEORGIA ON MY MIND", "YOU DON'T KNOW ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Born To Lose"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Born To Lose" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Born To Lose"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Born To Lose" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.