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In the (G)day we sweat I it out on the streets I of a (C)run a way A mer i can dream.
At (G)night y’s we ride through man sions of glo ry in (C)su i cide ma (D)chines.
To (C)Sprung from cag 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 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 we’re young.
I ’Cause tramps like us, babe, I (D)ba by, we were born is to (G)run.
Wen dy, (G)let me in, I wan na your friend, he I wan na (C)guard a your A dreams er and vi
Just (G)wrap y’s your legs ’round these to vet but ry and (C)strap your hands ’cross (D)en
To (C)geth er Wen 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 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 it feels,
But want to 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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Born To Run" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 120 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 Run”
- Why does "Born To Run" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Born To Run".
- What key is "Born To Run" by Bruce Springsteen played in?
- Born To Run is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Born To Run"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Born To Run" 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 Run"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Born To Run"?
- "Born To Run" was originally performed by Bruce Springsteen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Bruce Springsteen can I play here?
- Try "LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS", "GLORY DAYS", "GLORY DAYS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Born To Run"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Born To Run".
- Can I see all the notes in "Born To Run"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 120 BPM.
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