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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Born Under A Bad Sign" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 100 BPM.
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About “Born Under A Bad Sign”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Born Under A Bad Sign" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Born Under A Bad Sign" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Born Under A Bad Sign" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Born Under A Bad Sign" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Born Under A Bad Sign"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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