Other arrangements of Born Under A Bad Sign
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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Born Under A Bad Sign" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Born Under A Bad Sign”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Born Under A Bad Sign"?
- 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 — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Born Under A Bad Sign" by Albert King played in?
- Born Under A Bad Sign is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Born Under A Bad Sign"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Born Under A Bad Sign" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Born Under A Bad Sign"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Born Under A Bad Sign"?
- "Born Under A Bad Sign" was originally performed by Albert King. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- 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 — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Born Under A Bad Sign". Key of C, 100 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 — 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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