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Born In Time

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Tuning: Standard
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CHORDS
         E-A-D-G-B-e
Bsus4    x-2-4-4-0-0
Asus2    x-0-2-2-0-0
E/G#     4-x-2-1-0-0
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[Intro]
|  E| % |  C#m| % |  F#m|  F#m   Am|  E| % |
[Verse 1]
In the Elonely night
In the stardust of a C#mpale blue light
I think of you in F#mblack and white
  F#mWhen Amwe were made of Edreams.
[Verse 2]
I walk alone through the Eshakin' street
Listenin' C#mmy heart beat
In the record F#mbreakin' heat
  F#mWhere Amwe were born in Etime.
[Bridge]
EJust when I Bsus4thought
You were Asus2gone, you came Eback
EJust when I was Bsus4ready
To reEceive you.
You were Esmooth, you were Bsus4rough
You were Asus2more than eEnough
Oh Ebabe, why did F#mI ever Bleave you?
E/G#Or   Agrieve you?
[Verse 3]
On the Erising curve
Where the ways of nature will test C#mevery nerve
I took you close and got what F#mI deserved
  F#mWhere Amwe were born in Etime.
[Interlude]
|  E| % |  C#m| % |  F#m|  F#m   Am|  E| % |
[Bridge]
EJust when I Bsus4knew
Who to tAsus2hank, you went Eblank
EJust when the Bsus4firelight
Was Egleaming
You were Esnow, you were Bsus4rain
You were Asus2striped, you were Eplain
Oh Ebabe, could it F#mbe that you been Bscheming?
Or E/G#was I Adreaming?
[Verse 4]
In the hills of Emystery
In the foggy web of C#mdestiny
You're still so deep inside of F#mme
  F#mWhen A5we were Amborn in Etime.
[Coda]
|  E|  F#m|    B   E/G#|  A| % |  E| E  

All chords in this song (10)

The story behind the song

"Born In Time" emerges from the legendary career of Bob Dylan, an American singer-songwriter widely considered one of the greatest of all time. Known for infusing folk music with sophisticated lyrical techniques and the intellectualism of classic literature, Dylan's work often incorporates political, social, and philosophical influences. This song, appearing on the album Under the Red Sky, carries the weight of a storyteller who has consistently defied pop music conventions. It plays like a reflection on moments that feel destined, or perhaps a love that was always meant to be.

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Born In Time

by Bob Dylan

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m

F#m

Bsus4

Asus2

E/G#

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Tuning: Standard

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CHORDS

E-A-D-G-B-e

Bsus4 x-2-4-4-0-0

Asus2 x-0-2-2-0-0

E/G# 4-x-2-1-0-0

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[Intro]

E C#m F#m F#m Am E

| | % | | % | | | | % |

[Verse 1]

In the lonely night

C#m

In the stardust of a pale blue light

F#m

I think of you in black and white

F#m Am E

When we were made of dreams.

[Verse 2]

I walk alone through the shakin' street

C#m

Listenin' my heart beat

F#m

In the record breakin' heat

F#m Am E

Where we were born in time.

[Bridge]

E Bsus4

Just when I thought

Asus2 E

You were gone, you came back

E Bsus4

Just when I was ready

To receive you.

E Bsus4

You were smooth, you were rough

Asus2 E

You were more than enough

E F#m B

Oh babe, why did I ever leave you?

E/G# A

Or grieve you?

[Verse 3]

On the rising curve

C#m

Where the ways of nature will test every nerve

F#m

I took you close and got what I deserved

F#m Am E

Where we were born in time.

[Interlude]

E C#m F#m F#m Am E

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[Bridge]

E Bsus4

Just when I knew

Asus2 E

Who to thank, you went blank

E Bsus4

Just when the firelight

Was gleaming

E Bsus4

You were snow, you were rain

Asus2 E

You were striped, you were plain

E F#m B

Oh babe, could it be that you been scheming?

E/G# A

Or was I dreaming?

[Verse 4]

In the hills of mystery

C#m

In the foggy web of destiny

F#m

You're still so deep inside of me

F#m A5 Am E

When we were born in time.

[Coda]

E F#m B E/G# A E E

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About Born In Time Chords by Bob Dylan

Learn how to play Born In Time by Bob Dylan with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Born In Time chords”, “Born In Time guitar chords”, or “Bob Dylan Born In Time chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Born In Time chords and for experienced players who want accurate Born In Time lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, D, G, B, Bsus4.

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