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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Born Too Late" by The Poni-Tails: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “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 — 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 there a karaoke version of "Born Too Late" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Born Too Late" by The Poni-Tails. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Born Too Late" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Born Too Late" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.