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Born To Be Wild

Steppenwolf

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Born To Be Wild by Steppenwolf in the key of C

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Riff
  C   C C6 C7   C   C C6 C7
  C   C C6 C7   C   C C6 C7

Verse 1
  CGet Your Motor Runnin'             C         C6  HC7ead OCut On The Highway                         C  C6   C7​
LoCokin' For Adventure                C         C6   C7And Whatever CComes Our Way                           C  C6   C7​

Pre-Hook
  D# Yeah, DarFlin', Go Make It CHappen        Take The WorlD#d In A Love EmbraFce               C​
  D# Fire All OFf Your Guns At OnCce And       Explode Into SD#pace           F                C​

Verse 2
  C   I Like Smoke And Lightnin'               C        C6  HC7eavy CMetal Thunder                     C  C6   C7​
RacCin' With The Wind              C        C6 AnC7d The Feelin' TChat I'm Under                      C  C6   C7​

Hook
Like A TruCe Nature's Child We WCere Born, Born To Be D#Wild                       D#​
We Can Climb FSo High     I Never WaD#nna Die                     C    C​
  C Born To Be Wild  A#        C    A#​
  C Born To Be Wild  A#        C    A#​

Instruments
  Cm   Cm   Cm   Cm  [x4]
  Cm   Cm   Cm   Cm

Drums
| Drums Solo 2 Bars  |

Instruments (Fade Out )
  Cm   Cm   Cm   Cm  [x4]
Also available in: E (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Born To Be Wild?

The chords for Born To Be Wild are: C, C6, C7, D#, F, A#, Cm

What is the original key of Born To Be Wild?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing Born To Be Wild?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Born To Be Wild in another key?

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

Can Born To Be Wild be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Born To Be Wild on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Born To Be Wild?

Born To Be Wild uses 7 chords: C, C6, C7, D#, F, A#, Cm

What is the easiest way to play Born To Be Wild?

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 Be Wild released in?

Born To Be Wild was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Born To Be Wild?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Born To Be Wild 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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