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Why Was I Born chords by
Margaret Whiting
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Key: G major•
Verse 1
G
G

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Em
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To hold your hand,
Bm
Bm
2

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B
B
2

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Baug
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to un derstand,
C
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D
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G
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E
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to mend each dream that's torn
Am
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Baug
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G
G

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To string along when
Em
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things go wrong,
Am
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D
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G
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B
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2

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that's why I was born.
Em
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Bm
Bm
2

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To hold you tight all through the night,
C
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D
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G
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E
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watch over you till morn.
Am
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Cm
Cm
3

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G
G

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Em
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E
E

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To always race to your embrace,
Am
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G
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that's why I was born.
C
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Baug
Baug

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B
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2

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Am
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We'll always be together in the wind,
C
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D
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G
G

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in the rain, in the sun.
C
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B
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2

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Our love will last forever,
Em
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A
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D
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and forever has just now begun.
Adim
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Bb
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Gm
Gm
3

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To always be
Dm
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yours faithfully
Eb
Eb
6

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Cm
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3

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Bb
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Till Gab riel blows his horn
G
G

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Baug
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Cm
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3

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B
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2

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To always kiss your lips like these,
Cm
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3

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that's why I was born.
Outro 1
Bb
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Em

  • Bm

    2

  • B

    2

  • Baug

  • C

  • D

  • E

  • Am

  • Cm

    3

  • A

  • Adim

  • F

  • Bb

  • Gm

    3

  • Dm

  • Eb

    6

  • F#

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Why Was I Born by Margaret Whiting is G major.

The primary chords used in Why Was I Born are G, Em, Bm, B, Baug, C.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, Em, Bm, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Why Was I Born is approximately 66 beats per minute.

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

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