Born To Be Blue
View chords used in this chart
G Bb9 Cm5-/7 G
Some folks were meant to live in clover
G Bb9 Am7 D7
But they are such a chosen few
G Cm G G6 Cm5-/7
And clover, being green, is something I've never seen
G Cm7 D9 D7
'Cause I was born to be blue
G Bb9 Cm5-/7 G
When there's a yellow moon above me
G Bb9 Am7 D7
They say that moon beams I should view
G Cm G G6 Cm5-/7
But moon beams, being gold, are something I can't behold
G Am7 D7 G
'Cause I was born to be blue
Bridge
Am7 D7 Am7 D7
When I met you, the world was bright and sunny
Am7 D9 D7 G
When you left, the curtain fell
E7 A7 E7 A7
I want to laugh, but nothing strikes me funny
A7 Am7 D9 Am7 D7
Now my world's a faded pastel.
G Bb9 Cm5-/7 G
Well, I guess I'm luckier than some folks
G Bb9 Am7 D7
I've known the thrill of loving you
G Cm G G6 Cm5-/7
And that alone is more than I was created for
G Am7 D7 G
'Cause I was born to be blue
How to play Born To Be Blue
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.