Border Song

by Elton John
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Lyrics

Ho ly Mo ses,

(Am)I have been re moved.

(C)I have seen the spec 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 changed di 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.

Border Song by Elton John

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Border Song”

What key is "Border Song" in?
"Border Song" by Elton John is in the key of C with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Border Song" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Border Song" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Border Song"?
This arrangement of "Border Song" uses 13 chords: Am, C, D, Dm, Dm7, E, E7, Esus4, +5 more.
How long does it take to learn "Border Song" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.