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No capo - Standard tunning
Intro :
C
mini-solo :
e----------------------------------------
B----------------------------------------
G---/5-4-5---7-10-9----------------------   X2
D----------------------------------------
A----------------------------------------
E----------------------------------------
As Cusual you just wouldn't listen waitin' for your turn to talk while I exGplain
You Gjust wouldn't stop and listen so you got your heart run over by a mystery trCain
I trCied to warn you from the start you must be careful of my kiFnd
          C///         F///                  G  C  
Not quite crazy not quite sane right on the borderline
How Cmany times I told you it's got nothin' to do with you why can't yoGu see
But Gthere's a difference in our music you've got yours but mine's Cgot me
I stCay up day and night for nothin' puttin' words on paper I caFn't find
          C///         F///                  G  C  
Not quite crazy not quite sane right on the borderline
It'Cs a musical whodunit you know how people love a mysGtery
TheGre ain't no knot untangable the only thing unchangeable Cis me
So iCf you're gonna stay get ready to go through this from time Fto time
          C///                F///                  G  C  
I'm not quite crazy I'm not quite sane right on the borderline
It'Cs a musical whodunit you know how people love a mysGtery
TheGre ain't no knot untangable the only thing unchangeable Cis me
So iCf you're gonna stay get ready to go through this from time Fto time
/// = stop.
Chords :
e------------C0---------F1---------G3-------------
B------------1---------1---------0-------------
G------------0---------2---------0-------------
D------------2---------3---------0-------------
A------------3---------3---------2-------------
E----------------------1---------3-------------

All chords in this song (3)

The story behind the song

Johnny Cash was known for music that often explored themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, delivered in his deep, calm voice. His songs frequently featured a distinctive train-like chugging guitar rhythm. "Borderline," appearing on the album Rainbow, emerges from the world of an artist who cultivated a rebellious image alongside an increasingly somber and humble demeanor. Playing this song can evoke the feeling of navigating a personal edge, a common thread in Cash's powerful storytelling.

AI-written from these sources:Johnny Cash — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Borderline

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

No capo - Standard tunning

Intro :

mini-solo :

e----------------------------------------

B----------------------------------------

G---/5-4-5---7-10-9---------------------- X2

D----------------------------------------

A----------------------------------------

E----------------------------------------

C G

As usual you just wouldn't listen waitin' for your turn to talk while I explain

G C

You just wouldn't stop and listen so you got your heart run over by a mystery train

C F

I tried to warn you from the start you must be careful of my kind

C F G C

/// ///

Not quite crazy not quite sane right on the borderline

C G

How many times I told you it's got nothin' to do with you why can't you see

G C

But there's a difference in our music you've got yours but mine's got me

C F

I stay up day and night for nothin' puttin' words on paper I can't find

C F G C

/// ///

Not quite crazy not quite sane right on the borderline

C G

It's a musical whodunit you know how people love a mystery

G C

There ain't no knot untangable the only thing unchangeable is me

C F

So if you're gonna stay get ready to go through this from time to time

C F G C

/// ///

I'm not quite crazy I'm not quite sane right on the borderline

C G

It's a musical whodunit you know how people love a mystery

G C

There ain't no knot untangable the only thing unchangeable is me

C F

So if you're gonna stay get ready to go through this from time to time

/// = stop.

Chords :

C F G

e------------0---------1---------3-------------

B------------1---------1---------0-------------

G------------0---------2---------0-------------

D------------2---------3---------0-------------

A------------3---------3---------2-------------

E----------------------1---------3-------------

About Borderline Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Borderline by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Borderline chords”, “Borderline guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Borderline chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Borderline chords and for experienced players who want accurate Borderline lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, B, G, D, A, E.

FAQ — Borderline by Johnny Cash

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Can I transpose "Borderline" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Borderline" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Borderline"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Borderline" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Borderline" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Borderline" by Johnny Cash with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Johnny Cash below.

What key is "Borderline" in?

The chords for "Borderline" show the original chord names (including C, B, G, D, A, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.