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Born To Run

Bruce Springsteen

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  C   C   F   G G  [x2]

Verse 1
In The Day CWe Sweat It Out On TheC Streets Of A Runaway American Dream     F                           G​
At NigCht We Ride Through The Mansions Of Glory C   In Suicide Machines              F              G​

Hook 1
SpFrung From Cages On Highway 9      C/E​
Chrome Wheeled,Dm Fuel Injected, And Steppin' Out Over C/EThe Line     Oh             C        A#/C​
  FBaby This Town Rips The Bones From Your C/EBack
It's A DDmeath Trap, It's A SuicidC/Ee Rap   We Gotta Get Out WhileC We're Young                 Am​
'Cause TrampFmaj7s Like Us, Baby, We GWere Born To Run

Verse 2
Wendy, Let MeC In, I Wanna Be Your Friend C I Wanna Guard Your Dreams And VisionsF                                    G​
Just WrapC Your Legs 'Round These Velvet Rims   And StCrap Your Hands 'Cross My EngFines                                G​

Hook 2
TogethFer We Could Break This TC/Erap
We'll RDmun 'Til We Drop, Baby, WC/Ee'll Never Go Back    Oh  C        A#/C​
  FWill You Walk With Me Out On The Wire?                       C/E​
'CaDmuse, Baby, I'm Just A Scared And Lonely Rider C/E​
But I GotCta Know How It Feels          Am​
I Want To Know Fmaj7If Love Is Wild  Babe, I Want To Know If GLove Is Real

Instruments
  C    C    F    G    G      Oh, Can You SChow Me        C    F    G    G​

Saxophone
  C   C   F C/E Dm   G  [x2]
  Am   Am G   C   G

Bridge
BeyonA#d The Palace,A# Hemi-Powered DA#rones   Scream Down A#The Boulevard    D#                         D#                 D#     D#​
Girls CombF Their Hair In FRearview MirrFors    And ThFe Boys Try To Look So HarG#d       G#                              G#     G#​
The AmuseA#ment Park Rises BA#old And Stark  KidA#s Are HuddleA#d On The Beach In The MisD#t                     D#​
  D#      D#    I Wanna DieF With You, WenFdy, On The Street Tonight In An EFverlastinFg Kiss           G#       G#                 G#     G#​

Instruments
  C# C#   C# C#   C# C#   G# G#   G#
  C# C#   C# C#   D D   D D

Unison
  G F# F   E D# D   C# C B A# A   G#

Instruments
  G   G   G   G  [x2]
  G   G

Verse 3
The HigChway's Jammed With Broken Heroes   On A CLast Chance Power Drive         F                             G    G​
Everybody'Cs Out On The Run Tonight     C But There's No Place Left To Hide       F                        G    G​

Last-Hook
TogethFer, Wendy, We Can Live With The SadC/Eness
  Dm    I'll Love You With All The MadneC/Ess In My Soul    Oh  C        A#/C​
 SFomeday, Girl, I Don't KnowC/E When   We're Gonna Get To That Place    Dm​
  C/E    Where We Really Wanna Go And We'Cll Walk In The Sun                   Am​
But 'Til Then, TrampsFmaj7 Like Us Baby, We WeGre Born To Run

Outro
  C     Am     Fmaj7       Tramps Like GUs Baby, We Were Born To Run
  C     Am     Fmaj7       Tramps Like GUs Baby, We Were Born To Run

Instruments
  C   C   F   G G  [x3]
  C   C   F   G G   C
Also available in: E (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Born To Run?

The chords for Born To Run are: C, F, G, C/E, Dm, A#/C, Am, Fmaj7, A#, D#, G#, C#

What is the original key of Born To Run?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing Born To Run?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Born To Run in another key?

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

Can Born To Run be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Born To Run on ukulele?

Chord Born To Run can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Born To Run?

Born To Run uses 12 chords: C, F, G, C/E, Dm, A#/C, Am, Fmaj7, A#, D#, G#, C#

What is the easiest way to play Born To Run?

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 To Run released in?

Born To Run was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Born To Run?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Born To Run 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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