Born Too Late

by The Poni-Tails
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(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.)

Born Too Late β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Born Too Late" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 126 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About β€œBorn Too Late”

Why does "Born Too Late" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Born Too Late".
What key is "Born Too Late" by The Poni-Tails played in?
Born Too Late is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Born Too Late"?
The arrangement plays at 126 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Born Too Late" 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 Too Late"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Born Too Late"?
"Born Too Late" was originally performed by The Poni-Tails. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Born Too Late"?
This arrangement uses 19 chords: A, Am, B7, Bb, C, C#m, C7, D7, +11 more.
Is this real sheet music for "Born Too Late"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Born Too Late".
Can I see all the notes in "Born Too Late"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 126 BPM.

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