Other arrangements of Born To Run
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"Born To Run" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 160 BPM.
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About “Born To Run”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Born To Run" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Born To Run" is in A.
- 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.
- Does "Born To Run" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Born To Run" is in the key of A at 160 BPM.
- What chords are in "Born To Run"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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