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Born Ready chords by
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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I'm going
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to see you in San Jose.
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I'm going to see you
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in San Jose.
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D

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cnd I'm going to take you out for good.
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A

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I'm going to take you down.
Verse 2
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A

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I'm headed up the 101 right now.
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A

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I'm headed up the
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101 right now.
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A

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cnd there's snow on the ground
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in Ohio today.
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There's no snow here.
Interlude 1
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Verse 3
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cnd the sun is in my eyes.
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The sun is in my eyes.
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When I think about you, I feel so bad.
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It's been a long, long, long,
Outro 1

long time.
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Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Born Ready by The Mountain Goats is E major.

The primary chords used in Born Ready are E, A, B.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, A, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Born Ready is approximately 118 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Born Ready using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Born Ready. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Mountain Goats.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Born Ready to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Born Ready by The Mountain Goats on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.