Born To Run

by Bruce Springsteen
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Born To Run" by Bruce Springsteen in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Born To Run

Can I learn "Born To Run" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Born To Run" with hands-separate practice in G at 120 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Born To Run"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Born To Run" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Born To Run"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Born To Run" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.

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