Borderline
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Intro: Am C (2x)
Am C Am
Did you ever try to understand,
C G
What goes on inside of the man,
Dm Am C
That used to hold your hand,
Am C Am
Did you ever try to understand,
C G
What goes on inside of the man,
Dm Am
That gives his love in your hands.
C G
Some nights we die,
Dm Am
Some nights we cry,
C G Am
Don't push your love over the borderline,
C G
Some nights we die,
Dm Am
Some nights we cry,
C G Am
Don't push your love over the borderline.
C
(Don't push your love)
Am
Over the line,
C
(Don't push your love)
Am
Over the borderline,
C
(Don't push your love)
Am
Over the line.
Am C Am
Did you ever try to understand,
C G
What goes on inside of the man,
Dm Am C
That used to hold your hand,
Am C Am
Did you ever try to understand,
C G
What goes on inside of the man,
Dm Am
That gives his love in your hands.
C G
Some nights we die,
Dm Am
Some nights we cry,
C G Am
Don't push your love over the borderline,
C G
Some nights we die,
Dm Am
Some nights we cry,
C G Am
Don't push your love over the borderline.
C
(Don't push your love)
Am
Over the line,
C
(Don't push your love)
Am
Over the borderline,
C
(Don't push your love)
Am
Over the line.
Solo: Am C Am G Dm Am
C G
Some nights we die,
Dm Am
Some nights we cry,
C G Am
Don't push your love over the borderline,
C G
Some nights we die,
Dm Am
Some nights we cry,
C G Am
Don't push your love over the borderline.
C
(Don't push your love)
Am
Over the line,
C
(Don't push your love)
Am
Over the borderline,
C
(Don't push your love)
Am
Over the line.
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 Am. 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.