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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Born To Run" by Emmylou Harris 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 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”
- 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 A at 160 BPM.
- 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.
- 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 A at 160 BPM.
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