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Esus
 xx240x
C
    x3201x
Am
   x0221x
Em
   0220xx
Capo 1st fret
[Intro]
Esus                                    C        Am
Freedom, 'I'dom, 'me'dom, where's your 'we'dom?
Esus                             C    Am
This world needs a brand new 're'dom
Esus            C                          Am
We'dom the key, we'dom the key'dom to life
      Esus     C                 Am          Esus  C  Am
Let’s be dem, we'dom smartphones don’t be dumb!
[Verse 1]
Em
  Borders (what’s up with that?)
C
  Politics (what’s up with that?)
Em
  Police shots (what’s up with that?)
C
  Identities (what’s up with that?)
Em
  Your privilege (what’s up with that?)
C
  Broke people (what’s up with that?)
Em
  Boat people (what’s up with that?)
C
  The realness (what’s up with that?)
Em
  The new world (what’s up with that?)
C                          Am
  I’m gonna keep up on all that
[Chorus 1]
Esus
Guns blows doors to the system
     C                                  Am
Yeah fuck em when we say we’re not with them
      Esus
We’re solid and we don’t need to kick them
        C                         Am
This is north, south, east and western
     Esus
Yeah guns blows doors to the system
     C                                  Am
Yeah fuck em when we say we’re not with them
      Esus
We’re solid and we don’t need to kick them
        C                         Am
This is north, south, east and western
[Verse 2]
Em
  Queen (what’s up with that?)
C
  Killing it (what’s up with that?)
Em
  Slaying it (what’s up with that?)
C
  Your goals (what’s up with that?)
Em
  Being bae (what’s up with that?)
C
  Making money (what’s up with that?)
Em
  Breaking internet (what’s up with that?)
C
  Love wins (what’s up with that?)
Em
  Living it (what’s up with that?)
C                            Am
  Being real (what’s up with that?)
[Chorus 2]
Esus
Guns blows doors to the system
     C                                  Am
Yeah fuck em when we say we’re not with them
      Esus
We’re solid and we don’t need to kick them
        C                         Am
This is north, south, east and western
     Esus
Yeah guns blows doors to the system
     C                                  Am
Yeah fuck em when we say we’re not with them
      Esus
We’re solid and we don’t need to kick them
        C                         Am
This is north, south, east and western
[Bridge 1]
      Em
We’re representing peace, come and play us on the FM
      C
we’re talking in our sleep they still listen on a system
      Em
we’re sitting on a stoop where we get a scoop
C
This is how we keep it cool and this is how we do
      Em
We’re representing peace, come and play us on the FM
      C
we’re talking in our sleep they still listen on a system
      Em
we’re sitting on a stoop where we get a scoop
C
This is how we keep it cool and this is how we do
[Verse 3]
Em
  Egos (what’s up with that?)
C
  Your values (what’s up with that?)
Em
  Your beliefs (what’s up with that?)
C
  Your families (what’s up with that?)
Em
  Histories (what’s up with that?)
C
  Your future (what’s up with that?)
Em
  My boys (what’s up with that?)
C
  My girls (what’s up with that?)
Em
  Freedom (what’s up with that?)
C                            Am
  Your power (what’s up with that?)
[Chorus 3]
Esus
Guns blows doors to the system
     C                                  Am
Yeah fuck em when we say we’re not with them
      Esus
We’re solid and we don’t need to kick them
        C                         Am
This is north, south, east and western
     Esus
Yeah guns blows doors to the system
     C                                  Am
Yeah fuck em when we say we’re not with them
      Esus
We’re solid and we don’t need to kick them
        C                         Am
This is north, south, east and western
[Bridge 2]
      Em
We representing peeps, they don't play us on the FM
           C
we’re talking in our sleep they still listen on a system
      Em
we’re sitting on a stoop where we get a scoop
C
This is how we keep it cool and this is how we do
      Em
We representing peeps, they don't play us on the FM
           C
we’re talking in our sleep they still listen on a system
      Em
we’re sitting on a stoop where we get a scoop
C
This is how we keep it cool and this is how we do
[Outro]
Esus
    Gonna keep up on all that
C            Am
    Gonna be doing it like that
Esus
    Gonna keep up on all that
C            Am
    Gonna be doing it like that

Borders chords and lyrics

Free chords for Borders by M.I.A.. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Esus xx240x
C    x3201x
Am   x0221x
Em   0220xx
Capo 1st fret
[Intro]
[Verse 1]
[Chorus 1]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus 2]
[Bridge 1]
[Verse 3]
[Chorus 3]
[Bridge 2]
[Outro]

Borders Chords by M.I.A.

Learn how to play Borders by M.I.A. with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Borders chords”, “Borders guitar chords”, or “M.I.A. Borders 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 Borders chords and for experienced players who want accurate Borders lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Esus, C, Am, Em.

Frequently asked questions about Borders

How do I play "Borders" by M.I.A. on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Borders" by M.I.A. on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Borders" by M.I.A. free?

Yes. The chords for "Borders" by M.I.A. are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Borders" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Borders"?

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

Is "Borders" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Borders" by M.I.A. with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by M.I.A. below.

What key is "Borders" in?

The chords for "Borders" show the original chord names (including Esus, C, Am, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.