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€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Born Too Late" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Born Too Late" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Born Too Late" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Born Too Late"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "Born Too Late" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Born Too Late"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Born Too Late" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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