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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Born To Lose" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Born To Lose"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Born To Lose". Key of C, 108 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.