We Weren't Born To Follow

by Bon Jovi
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Lyrics

(Csus2)This one goes out to the man who mines for mir a cles.

(Am11)This one goes out to the ones in need.

(Dm11)This one goes out to the sin ner and the cyn i cal.

(G5)This ain’t a bout no a pol o gy.

(Csus2)This road was paved by the hope less and the hun f’rent gry; (Am11)this road was paved the by the winds es of change.

(Dm11)Walk in’ be side the guilt y and the in no cent, how (G5)will you raise your hand when they call or your in’ name?

(F5)Yeah, yeah, (C5)yeah, (CN.C.)we weren’t born

to fol low.

Come on and get up off your knees.

When life is a bit ter pill to swal low, you’ve got ta hold on to what you be lieve.

Be lieve that the sun will shine to mor row and that your saints and sin ners bleed.

We weren’t born

to fol low.

You’ve got ta stand up for what you be lieve.

Let me hear you say yeah, yeah, yeah, oh yeah.

(Csus2)This one’s a bout an y one who does it dif f’rent ly; (Am11)this one’s a bout the one who curs es and spits.

(Dm11)This ain’t a bout our liv in’ in a fan ta sy; how (G5)this ain’t a bout hand giv in’ up or giv in’ in.

(F5)Yeah, yeah, (C5)yeah, (CN.C.)we weren’t born

to fol low.

Come on and get up off your knees.

When life is a bit ter pill to swal low, you’ve got ta hold on to what you be lieve.

Be lieve that the sun will shine to mor row and that your saints and sin ners bleed.

We weren’t born

to fol low.

You’ve got ta stand up for what you be lieve.

Let me hear you say yeah, yeah, yeah, oh yeah.

Let me hear you say yeah, yeah, yeah, oh yeah.

Gui tar.

(CN.C.)We weren’t born Let me hear you say yeah, yeah, yeah, uh huh.

We weren’t born

to fol low, oh yeah.

We weren’t born

to fol low, oh yeah.

We weren’t born

We Weren't Born To Follow — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "We Weren't Born To Follow" by Bon Jovi: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “We Weren't Born To Follow”

What key is "We Weren't Born To Follow" by Bon Jovi played in?
We Weren't Born To Follow 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 "We Weren't Born To Follow"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "We Weren't Born To Follow" 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 "We Weren't Born To Follow"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "We Weren't Born To Follow"?
"We Weren't Born To Follow" was originally performed by Bon Jovi. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "We Weren't Born To Follow"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, Amin, C, Cpow, Csus2, Dm, Dmin, Fpow, +3 more.
What other songs by Bon Jovi can I play here?
Try "I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU", "WELCOME TO WHEREVER YOU ARE", "BED OF ROSES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "We Weren't Born To Follow" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "We Weren't Born To Follow" by Bon Jovi. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "We Weren't Born To Follow" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "We Weren't Born To Follow" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.