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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Born To Run" 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 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”
- Can I play "Born To Run" 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 Run" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Born To Run"?
- 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 Run" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Born To Run"?
- 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 Run" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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