Borderline
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E5
It's hard to know what I feel
When everything comes at once
All the thoughts become unreal
And I don't know if I should trust
A5
People say I should smile
That I should look good, fine
E5
It's easy for them to say
They aren't looking straight, yeah
E5
My mind became a blur
I wish I had met her
Before the storm
That was formed inside me
A5
Sometimes I laugh 'til I cry
And I cry 'til I get high
( B5 A#5 A5 )
E5 G5
Why I have to be fine
E5 A5
All the damn time?
E5 G5
Why I have to pretend
A#5 A5 G5
That everything is alright
E5 G5
Can we be honest
E5 A5
Once in a lifetime?
E5 G5 A#5 A5 G5
Everybody's on the border line
E5
It's hard to know what I feel
When everything comes at once
All the thoughts become unreal
And I don't know if I should trust
A5
People say I should smile
That I should look good, fine
E5
It's easy for them to say
They aren't looking straight, yeah
( B5 A#5 A5 )
E5
My mind became a blur
I wish I had met her
Before the storm
That was formed inside me
A5
Sometimes I laugh 'til I cry
And I cry 'til I get high
( B5 A#5 A5 )
Why I have to be fine
All the damn time?
Why I have to pretend
A#5 A5 G5
That everything is alright
E5 G5
Can we be honest
E5 A5
Once in a lifetime?
E5 G5 A#5 A5 G5
Everybody's on the border line
Solo E5 G5 E5
A#5 A5 G5
E5 G5 E5 A5
E5 G5 A#5 A5 G5
How to play Borderline
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E5. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.