"Born to Lose". original composer, Ted Daffan, (often credited as Frankie Brown, a pseudonym) wrote the song in 1942.

It was first recorded by Ted Daffan's Texans (with vocals by Leon Seago) in 1942 and released in 1943.

The song centers on themes of destined misfortune and heartbreak, notably covered by artists like Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, and Dean Martin

Ray Charles famously recorded the song for his seminal 1962 album, Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music.

The Ray Charles version reached #41 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart and appeared on the Billboard Pop Albums chart in 1962.

The lyrics describe a life of misfortune and hopeless love, summarizing a feeling that one is "born" to lose

Beyond Ray Charles, the song has been recorded by numerous artists, including:Johnny Cash, Dean Martin, Marty Robbins
Willie Nelson and Don Gibson.