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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 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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Born Under A Bad Sign" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 100 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 Under A Bad Sign”
- Can I play "Born Under A Bad Sign" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Born Under A Bad Sign" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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?
- 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 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 chords are used in "Born Under A Bad Sign"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, Am7, Bm, C, D, E.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Born Under A Bad Sign"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Born Under A Bad Sign" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Born Under A Bad Sign"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Born Under A Bad Sign" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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