Born To Boogie
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[Intro: ]
E
First Verse:
E
Well, my momma met my daddy down in Alabam'
They tied the knot so here I am
A
Born in the bayou on the Texas line
E
Loved in Lousiana, raised on Jambalaya
Break:
D A E
Second Verse:
E
Well, before I could walk I had a guitar in my hand
By the time I could talk I had my own band
A
Went on the road when I was 8 years old
E
When I turned 15 I was stealin' the show
B
I had money to burn and the girls were pretty
E
Didnt take me long to learn that I was born to boogie
Break:
E
Third Verse:
E
When I was 18 I went to hollywood
I met Elvis and Marilyn and Johnny B. Goode
A
I got my guitar painted with the California sun
E
Had a red Cadillac havin too much fun
Break:
D A E
Fourth Verse:
E
Well, we were playin them halls and jammin then
we moved it on over to MGM
A
He said this is the boy weve been tellin you about
E
He lit a cigar and he stuck his hand out
Break (and key change):
D A F#
Fifth Verse:
F#
He said son have we got a deal for you
Were gonna make you a star and give you 50,000 too!
B
I told you my momma didnt raise no fool
F# B
Ill take your money, Ill make you movies
C#
I can tell you right now I was born to boogie
Solo (Song reverts back to original key):
E A E F B E
Sixth Verse:
E
Well, my name is Bocephus I drink whiskey by the gallon
and I never back down and I love a good challenge
A
What I do now is what I did then
E
I like to get down with all my rowdy friends
Break:
E B A E
Seventh Verse:
E
Well I can be sweet and I can be mean
I still got my hat and I still wear my jeans
A
My shades are chrome, my guitar is steel
E
If you think I wont, then believe me I will
B
Get down with me baby, cuz I aint no rookie
E
I was born to party and I was born to boogie.
Final Solo's/Outro:
E A E A E F# B E
How to play Born To Boogie
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 E. 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.