Lyrics
Born un der a bad sign;
been down since I be gan to crawl.
Oh, if it was n’t for (D)bad luck,
I would n’t (Am)have no luck at all.
(Bm7)(Let me tell you.)
Hard luck and trou ble er is my on ly friend.
Been on my own an ev er since I was ten.
Born un der a bad sign;
been down since I be gan to crawl.
Oh, if it was n’t for (D)bad luck,
I would n’t (Am)have no luck at all.
I can’t read; I nev is learned how on to write.
My whole head life an has been one big my fight.
Born un der a bad sign;
been down since I be gan to crawl.
Oh, if it was n’t for (D)bad luck,
I would n’t (Am)have no luck at all.
Born Under A Bad Sign by Albert King
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Born Under A Bad Sign”
- What key is "Born Under A Bad Sign" in?
- "Born Under A Bad Sign" by Albert King is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Born Under A Bad Sign" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Born Under A Bad Sign" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Born Under A Bad Sign" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Albert King can I play here?
- Try "BORN UNDER A BAD SIGN", "I'LL PLAY THE BLUES FOR YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.