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€” Simple Sheet Music

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"Born Too Late" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Born Too Late"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music β€” same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Born Too Late". Key of E, 126 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below β€” like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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