The Borderline
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Intro:
Dm C Bb A7
Dm C Bb A7
Dm
verse 1
Dm C
In a cloud of dust cross Texas, south of San Antone
Bb A7
The lawman and the cowboy pushed their horses on
Dm C
Racin' toward the Rio running out of time
Bb A7 Dm
They had to catch the outlaws before they crossed the borderline
C
Well, the lawman wanted justice the cowboy needs revenge
Bb A7
They tracked the Outlaws' horses up to the river's edge
Dm C
And there across the Rio a badge ain't worth a dime
Bb A7 Dm
The law was in their own hands once they crossed the borderline
[Refrão] F Bb C F Bb C
So they ride to the desert wind down a dusty trail, destiny begins
Bb C
Heroes never turn or look back
F Bb C Bb Dm
They just ride through the sands of time on the borderline
verse 2
Dm C
In the safety of the badlands the outlaws stopped their run
Bb A7
The campfire rings with laughter of evil things they've done
Dm C
How they'd taken all they wanted and killed the cowboy's wife
Bb A7 Dm
And knew no one would follow them, cross the borderline
C
The lawman and the cowboys stepped out of the dark
Bb A7
And it was two against the twenty and every bullet found its mark
Dm C
And so goes the legend that out there in the night
Bb A7 Dm
The two still ride together somewhere beyond the borderline
[Refrão] F Bb C F Bb C
So they ride to the desert wind down a dusty trail, destiny begins
Bb C
Heroes never turn or look back
F Bb C Bb C Dm C7 Bb C
They just ride through the sands of time on the borderline
F Bb C F Bb C
So they ride to the desert wind, down a dusty trail, destiny begins
Bb C
Heroes never turn or look back
F Bb C F Bb C
So they ride to the desert wind down a dusty trail, destiny begins
Bb C
And heroes never turn or look back
OUTRO
F Bb C F Bb C
Bb C
F Bb C F Bb C
Bb C
F Bb C F Bb C
How to play The Borderline
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.