Born To Die
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verse 1
A
Some folks are born to be shepherds
D
Some folks are born to be kings
A
Some folks are born to be carpenters
D
Some are born to catch fish on a string
F#m E D
We all get the chance to do wonderful things with our lives
F#m E D
All because of what one man did for you and I
[Refrão]
A
He coulda fought back the soldiers that beat him
D
He coulda left that cross in the street
F#m E D
He coulda held back the arms that drove those nails in the palms of His hands and His feet
Bm A D
He coulda walked right off that hill without blinking an eye
E A E
But He was born to die
verse 2
A
We're all born just a sinner
D
But through Him we're all so much more
A
Even though He was born in a stable
D
He grew up to become our Lord
[Refrão]
A
He coulda fought back the soldiers that beat him
D
He coulda left that cross in the street
F#m E D
He coulda held back the arms that drove those nails in the palms of His hands and His feet
Bm A D
He coulda walked right off that hill without blinking an eye
E A
But He was born to die
A
He coulda fought back the soldiers that beat him
D
He coulda left that cross in the street
F#m E A
He coulda held back the arms that drove those nails in the palms of His hands and His feet
Bm A D
He coulda walked right off that hill without blinking an eye
Bridge
Bm A G
Three days later He rose up and now He's alive
F#m E D
Jesus was born to die
F#m E A
He was born to die
How to play Born To Die
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 A. 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.