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Born Under A Bad Sign

Albert King

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Born Under A Bad Sign by Albert King in the key of D

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
D7

Chorus
D7   Born Under A Bad Sign
D7   Been Down Since I Begin To Crawl
A7   If It Wasn't For Bad Luck,
G7You Know I Wouldn't Have No Luck At AD7ll

Verse 1
D7   Hard Luck And Trouble
D7   Been My Only Friend
D7   I Been On My Own
D7   Ever Since I Was Ten

Chorus
D7   Born Under A Bad Sign
D7   Been Down Since I Begin To Crawl
A7   If It Wasn't For Bad Luck,
G7You Know I Wouldn't Have No Luck At AD7ll

Verse 2
D7     I Can't Read,
D7     I Didn't Learn How To Write
D7     My Whole Life Has Been
D7     One Big Fight

Chorus
D7   Born Under A Bad Sign
D7   Been Down Since I Begin To Crawl
A7   If It Wasn't For Bad Luck,
G7You Know I Wouldn't Have No Luck At AD7ll  (That Ain’t No Lie)

Bridge
D7  D7  D7  D7

You Know, If It Wasn’t FA7or Bad Luck
G7       I Wouldn't Have No Kinda Luck
A7   If It Wasn't For Real Bad Luck,
G7   I Wouldn't Have No Luck At All
D7   D7

Verse 3
D7   You Know, Wine And Women
D7   Is All I Crave
D7   A Big Leg Woman Gonna Carry Me
D7   To My Grave

Chorus
D7   Born Under A Bad Sign
D7   Been Down Since I Begin To Crawl
A7   If It Wasn't For Bad Luck,
G7You Know I Wouldn't Have No Luck At AD7ll

Outro
Yeah, I'm A  Bad Luck Boy  D7​
D7    Been Havin' Bad Luck All Of My Days, (Yeah)

End
D7
Also available in: C#7 (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Born Under A Bad Sign?

The chords for Born Under A Bad Sign are: D7, A7, G7

What is the original key of Born Under A Bad Sign?

The original key is C#7.

What is the difficulty of playing Born Under A Bad Sign?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Born Under A Bad Sign in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Born Under A Bad Sign be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Born Under A Bad Sign on ukulele?

Chord Born Under A Bad Sign can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Born Under A Bad Sign?

Born Under A Bad Sign uses 3 chords: D7, A7, G7

What is the easiest way to play Born Under A Bad Sign?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Born Under A Bad Sign released in?

Born Under A Bad Sign was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Born Under A Bad Sign?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Born Under A Bad Sign to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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