Born To Run

by Bruce Springsteen
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In the (G)day we sweat I it out be on the streets I of a (C)run a way A mer i can dream.

(Dsus)sions.

At (G)night bod y’s we ride through man vel sions of glo rims, ry in (C)su i cide ma (D)chines.

To (C)Sprung from cag we es on (G)High with way sad 9, ness, chrome (Am)wheeled, fuel in ject ed and (G)step pin’ out o ver the line.

Oh,

(C)ba by, this town out rips the (G)bones from your back.

It’s a (Am)death trap, place it’s a (G)su i cide rap.

We got ta (G)get out while how we’re young.

(Em)sun.

I ’Cause tramps (C)know like us, babe, I (D)ba by, we were born is to (G)run.

Wen dy, (G)let me in, I wan na be your friend, he I wan na (C)guard a your A dreams er and vi (Dsus)sions.

Just (G)wrap bod y’s your legs ’round these vel to vet but rims, ry and (C)strap your hands ’cross (D)en

To (C)geth er Wen dy, we could (G)break with this sad trap.

ness, We’ll (Am)run till we drop, ed and, (G)ba by, we’ll nev er go back.

Oh,

(C)walk day, with me out on the (G)wire?

know when, ’Cause, ba by, (Am)I’m just place scared and (G)lone ly rid wan er, but I (G)got ta know walk it feels, (Em)sun.

But want to (C)tramps love wild, babe, I (D)want to know if love is real.

(G)run.

Wen dy,

Be (F)yond the Pal ace hem i (F)pow ered drones

(Bbsus)scream down the (Bb)bou le vard.

(Bb)Girls (Csus)comb their hair in rear view (C)mir rors and the (Ebsus)boys try to (Eb)look so (Ebsus)hard.

The a (Fsus)muse ment park ris es (Fsus)bold and stark as kids are (Bb)hud dled on the beach in a (Bbsus)mist.

I wan na (C)die with you, Wen dy, on the (Csus)streets to night in an (Ebsus)ev er (Eb)last ing (Ebsus)kiss.

The

Ah, hon ey, (C)tramps like us, (D)ba by, we were born to (G)run!

Come on, Wen dy.

(C)Tramps like us, (D)ba by, we were born to run!

Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Born To Run

What key is "Born To Run" in?
"Born To Run" by Bruce Springsteen is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Born To Run" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Born To Run" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Born To Run" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Bruce Springsteen can I play here?
Try "LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS", "GLORY DAYS", "GLORY DAYS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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