Learn "BORN TOO LATE" by The Poni-Tails on Piano

Master "BORN TOO LATE" by The Poni-Tails with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Pop arrangement is in the key of E at 126 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

(E)Born too (C#m)late for (F#m7)you to (B7)no tice (E)me. To (G#m)you, I’m (F#m7)just a (B7)kid that (E)you won’t (C#m)date. Why was I (B7)born too (E)late? (E)Born too (C#m)late to (F#m7)have a (B7)chance to (E)win your (G#m)love. Oh, (F#m7)why, oh, (B7)why was (E)this my (C#m)fate to be (B7)born too (E)late? I (A)see you walk with an (E)oth er. I (A)wish it could be (E)me. I (A)long to hold you and (E)kiss you, but I (F#9)know it nev er can (B7)be. (CN.C.)For I was (E)born too (C#m)late for (F#m7)you to (B7)care. Now (E)my heart (G#m)cries be (F#m7)cause your (B7)heart just (E)could n’t (C#m)wait. Why was I (B7)born too (E)late? (F)Born too (Dm)late for (Gm7)you to (C7)care. Now (F)my heart (Am)cries be (Gm7)cause your (C7)heart just (F)could n’t (Dm)wait. Why was I (C7)born too (F)late? (Gm)Why was I (Gm7)born (C7)too (F)late? (Bb)(Too (F6)late.)

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
E
Tempo
126 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Born Too Late" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.