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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Border Song" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 70 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Border Song”

Where are the chord symbols for "Border Song" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Border Song" is in C.
What key is "Border Song" by Elton John played in?
Border Song is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Border Song"?
The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Border Song" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Border Song"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Border Song"?
"Border Song" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Border Song"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Am, C, D, Dm, Dm7, E, E7, Esus4, +5 more.
What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Border Song" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Border Song" is in the key of C at 70 BPM.
What chords are in "Border Song"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.