Learn "BORDER SONG" by Elton John on Piano

Master "BORDER SONG" by Elton John with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of C at 70 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 70 BPM.

Lyrics

Ho ly Mo ses, (Am)I have been re moved. (C)I have seen has the spec (G)rec ter; to (C)he has been here, too. Dis tant cous in from down the line, ness, brand of peo ple who ain’t my kind. (F)Ho (F#dim7)ly (C)Mo ses, (F6)I have been re moved. Ho ly Mo ses, (Am)I have been de ceived. (C)Now the wind has changed di (G)a tion to (C)and I have to leave. Won’t you please o ex cuse my frank ness, but it’s not ple my cup of tea. (F)Ho (F#dim7)ly (C)Mo ses, (F6)I have been de ceived. I’m go in’ back to the bor der where (F)my af fairs, where (C)my af fairs (F)ain’t a bused. I can’t take an y more bad wa ter; been (D)poi soned from my head down to my shoes. Oh. Oh, (F)he’s (F#dim7)my (C)broth er; (F6)let us live in peace. Oh, (F)he’s (F#dim7)my (C)broth er; (F6)let us live in peace. Oh, (G7sus)let us, (Dm7)let us live in peace.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
C
Tempo
70 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Border Song" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.