Lynyrd Skynyrd - Born to Run: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "Born to Run" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn Born to Run ukulele chords and lyrics

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Born to Run" smoothly on your ukulele.

           D
There's an old man sitting on a front porch now
 C                   F
Talking about how it used to be
When I was young I was a hell of a man
My father died when I was ten
I hit the road to find a job
Had to feed my family
Times were hard my hands are still scarred
From the life I've had to lead

       D        C D C G
I was born to run

Drove a tractor and trailer all my life
Six kids and a hell of a wife
Made lots of money it all slipped away
A large family that's the price you pay
I always dreamed never gave up
Son, even when times got tough
That's when I'd push it a little bit more
You should've heard that engine roar

Chorus:
       D
I was born to run
Can't slow down
F           C
No regrets, I've been blessed
D
Born to run
                  F                      C
In time you'll see what the good Lord's done for me
D
Born to run
I can't slow down
F              C
No regrets, I did my best
D
Born to run
In time you'll see
F                     C              D
What the good Lord's done, done for me

G                D
The old man, he passed away
G                       C      D
And all he said never crossed my mind
G                 D
Until I saw the price he payed
       C        D
Was a lot like mine

G                         D
I'm full and though it's miles away
G                   C     D
Gotta hit the city right on time
G                    D                   C       A
And when I'm on I'll always sing little song of mine
               D
I was born to run

Chorus

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

A

Ukulele chord A

C

Ukulele chord C

D

Ukulele chord D

F

Ukulele chord F

G

Ukulele chord G

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Born to Run" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Born to Run" by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

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