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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Born To Lose" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Born To Lose" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Born To Lose" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Born To Lose" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Born To Lose" is in the key of C at 108 BPM.
- What chords are in "Born To Lose"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.