Born At The Right Time
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Am, Em, Am
Oooooooooh
F, Em, Am
Oooooooooh
F C Em Am
Don't let old dreams get you down
F C Am
Because so much, its so much better now
F C Em Am
Walk on by like the world needs us around
F C Am
Well I walk right, you see I walk right on
F, C, Am
Oooooooh
F C
We never have to try for the world we would've liked
Em Am
We never have to run, I guess I was just born at the right time
F C
We never have to fight for the world we would've liked
Em Am
The war's already won, I guess I was just born at the right time
F C Em Am
Cause I'm young, and made of the things that last
F C Am
I let all that you're saying, let all that you're saying pass
F C Em Am
When I wake up, showered in the morning light
F C Am
I will know that it's gonna be alright
F C
We never have to try for the world we would've liked
Em Am
We never have to run, I guess I was just born at the right time
F C
We never have to fight for the world we would've liked
Em Am
The war's already won, I guess I was just born at the right time
F, C, Am, Em (2x)
Oooooooooooh
F, C, F, C, F, C, Am
Oooooooooooooooooooh
F C
We never have to try for the world we would've liked
Em Am
We never have to run, I guess I was just born at the right time
F C
We never have to fight for the world we would've liked
Em Am
The war's already won, I guess I was just born at the right time
(Oooh)
Em Am
Born at the right time
F Em Am
We never have to run, I was born at the right time
F Em Am
We never have to run, I was born at the right time
How to play Born At The Right Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.