Chordyes

Born To Be Wild

Steppenwolf

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

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Riff
  D   D D6 D7   D   D D6 D7
  D   D D6 D7   D   D D6 D7

Verse 1
  DGet Your Motor Runnin'             D         D6  HD7ead ODut On The Highway                         D  D6   D7​
LoDokin' For Adventure                D         D6   D7And Whatever DComes Our Way                           D  D6   D7​

Pre-Hook
  F Yeah, DaGrlin', Go Make ItD Happen        Take The WorFld In A Love EmbGrace             D​
  F Fire All GOf Your Guns At ODnce And       Explode Into FSpace         G                D​

Verse 2
  D   I Like Smoke And Lightnin'               D        D6  HD7eavy DMetal Thunder                     D  D6   D7​
RacDin' With The Wind              D        D6 AnD7d The Feelin' TDhat I'm Under                      D  D6   D7​

Hook
Like A TruDe Nature's Child We WDere Born, Born To Be FWild                      F​
We Can Climb GSo High     I Never WaFnna Die                    D    D​
  D Born To Be Wild  C       D    C​
  D Born To Be Wild  C       D    C​

Instruments
  Dm   Dm   Dm   Dm  [x4]
  Dm   Dm   Dm   Dm

Drums
| Drums Solo 2 Bars  |

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Born To Be Wild?

The chords for Born To Be Wild are: D, D6, D7, F, G, C, Dm

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: D, D6, D7, F, G, C, Dm

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.

0.3x