Other arrangements of Born To Run
Pick a learning view.
Well, I nev er did crawl and I (D)nev er did (G)toe (D)the line.
No man is mas ter to me, I (G)ain’t that (D)kind.
I just (D)put in’ is dan g’rous my trav ’lin’ shoes.
If you wan you na win, vous, but you (G)just can’t (D)lose the time
makes or you stay be (A)hind.
Well, I was born to run,
to get a (D)head of the (A)rest.
And all that I (A)want ed was to (E)be the best.
Just to (D)feel (A)free
and (D)be some (A)one.
I was (D)born to be (A)fast.
I was (E)born to (A)run.
Well, I take er the chanc es, some (D)times er I’ve (G)made (D)mis takes.
But you get noth in’ un less you (G)take the (D)breaks.
I just (D)Liv in’ is dan g’rous as trav na mite.
Sure you makes you feel win, vous, but it (G)makes you (D)feel al right,
makes or you feel al (A)right.
Well, I was born to run,
to get a (D)head of the (A)rest.
And all that I (A)want ed was to (E)be the best.
Just to (D)feel (A)free
and (D)be some (A)one.
I was (D)born to be (A)fast.
I was (E)born to (A)run.
Well, I (A)run.
No bod y’s gon na make me do the (A)things (E)their (B)way.
By the time you fig ure it out, it’s (A)yes (E)ter (B)day.
Well, it (E)comes to he who waits I’m told.
But I don’t need it when I’m old and (F#)gray.
Yeah, I want it to (B)day.
Well, I was born to run,
to get a (E)head of the (B)rest.
And all that I (B)want ed was to (F#)be the best.
Just to (E)feel (B)free
and (E)be some (B)one.
I was (E)born to be (B)fast.
I was (F#)born to (B)run.
I was (E)born to run.
to get a (E)head of the (B)rest.
And all that I (B)want ed was to (F#)be the best.
Just to (E)feel (B)free
and (E)be some (B)one.
I was (E)born to be (B)fast.
I was (F#)born to (B)run.
I was (E)born to run.
(B)run.
Born To Run — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Born To Run" by Emmylou Harris: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 160 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Born To Run”
- What key is "Born To Run" by Emmylou Harris played in?
- Born To Run is arranged in the key of A 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 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Born To Run" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 Emmylou Harris. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Born To Run"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, B, D, E, F#, G.
- What other songs by Emmylou Harris can I play here?
- Try "BOULDER TO BIRMINGHAM", "A LOVE THAT WILL NEVER GROW OLD", "ORPHAN GIRL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Born To Run" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Born To Run" by Emmylou Harris. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Born To Run" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Born To Run" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.