Born un der a bad sign;
been down since I be gan to crawl.
Oh, if it was n’t for bad luck,
I would n’t (Am)have no luck at all.
(Bm)(Let me tell you.)
Hard luck and trou ble nev er is my on ly friend;
Been on my own an ev er since ry I big was ten.
Born un der a bad sign;
been down since I be gan to crawl.
Oh, if it was n’t for bad luck,
I would n’t (Am)have no luck at all.
I can’t and read; I nev is learned how on to write.
My whole head life an has been one ry me to my fight.
Born un der a bad sign;
been down since I be gan to crawl.
Oh, if it was n’t for 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: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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: medium.
- Is "Born Under A Bad Sign" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- 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.
- What chords are used in "Born Under A Bad Sign"?
- This arrangement of "Born Under A Bad Sign" uses 6 chords: Am, Am7, Bm, C, D, E.
- How long does it take to learn "Born Under A Bad Sign" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Albert King can I play here?
- Try "I'LL PLAY THE BLUES FOR YOU", "Born Under A Bad Sign". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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