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Borderline

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[Chorus: Ariana Grande & Missy Elliott]
N.C.
Let's go!
F#m                   A         E Bm
Baby, I just want you to be mine
F#m                 A                 E       Bm
Won't you give me a bit of your time? Oh, whoa
F#m                A                E Bm
Chasin' you, no, I won't stop tryin'
F#m                 A         E Bm
Just meet me at the borderline
[Verse 1: Ariana Grande]
F#m              A  E Bm
You play hard-to-get
F#m                 A      E Bm
But I know you want me, too
F#m                        A          E Bm
Ain't out here looking for other dudes
F#m             A            E Bm
So I'ma keep it tight for you
[Pre-Chorus: Ariana Grande]
F#m              A           E   Bm
You know I'm the wifey type, babe
F#m           A              E   Bm
You know I be one of a kind, oh whoa
F#m              A
Once you tastin' my ice cream
E               Bm
I bet you won't ever leave
A
I know it's hard to believe
N.C.
Boy, you got me all on my knees
F#m                 A          E
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
Bm
Quit playin' too hard for me
F#m                 A          E
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
Bm
Stop playing, too hard for me
[Chorus: Ariana Grande]
F#m                   A         E Bm
Baby, I just want you to be mine
F#m                 A                 E       Bm
Won't you give me a bit of your time? Oh, whoa
F#m                A                E Bm
Chasin' you, no, I won't stop tryin'
F#m                 A         E Bm
Just meet me at the borderline
[Verse 2: Ariana Grande]
F#m            A               E Bm
Seems like I'm coming on strong
F#m                   A           E Bm
But I don't want this time to pass
F#m              A                          E  Bm
I know you got a lot of chicks hollerin' at you
F#m            A          E Bm
But I bet they cannot last
[Pre-Chorus: Ariana Grande]
F#m              A           E   Bm
You know I'm the wifey type, babe
F#m           A              E   Bm
You know I be one of a kind, oh whoa
F#m              A
Once you tastin' my ice cream
E               Bm
I bet you won't ever leave
A
I know it's hard to believe
N.C.
Boy, you got me all on my knees
F#m                 A          E
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
Bm
Quit playin' too hard for me
F#m                 A          E
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
Bm
Stop playing, too hard for me
[Chorus: Ariana Grande]
F#m                   A         E Bm
Baby, I just want you to be mine
F#m                 A                 E       Bm
Won't you give me a bit of your time? Oh, whoa
F#m                A                E Bm
Chasin' you, no, I won't stop tryin'
F#m                 A         E Bm
Just meet me at the borderline
[Verse 3: Missy Elliott]
F#m                   A               E Bm
Uh, I'm like, you got me so on a chase
F#m            A              E Bm
Got me feeling so out of place
F#m             A             E Bm
Think 'bout you all of my days
F#m                   A                E Bm
Wish you'd chew on me like fresh grapes
F#m                   A               E Bm
Not tryna cuff you or crowd your space
F#m                      A          E Bm
I'm tryna find you words just to say
F#m                  A                 E Bm
"Dang, you fine, and look at that face"
F#m                       A          E Bm
At the borderline, beside me, you lay
[Chorus: Ariana Grande]
F#m                   A         E Bm
Baby, I just want you to be mine
F#m                 A                 E       Bm
Won't you give me a bit of your time? Oh, whoa
F#m                A                E Bm
Chasin' you, no, I won't stop tryin'
F#m                 A         E Bm
Just meet me at the borderline
[Outro]
F#m A E Bm
F#m A E Bm
F#m

Borderline chords and lyrics

Free chords for Borderline by Ariana Grande. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Chorus: Ariana Grande & Missy Elliott]
N.C.
Let's go!
[Verse 1: Ariana Grande]
[Pre-Chorus: Ariana Grande]
N.C.
Boy, you got me all on my knees
[Chorus: Ariana Grande]
[Verse 2: Ariana Grande]
[Pre-Chorus: Ariana Grande]
N.C.
Boy, you got me all on my knees
[Chorus: Ariana Grande]
[Verse 3: Missy Elliott]
[Chorus: Ariana Grande]
[Outro]
F#m A E Bm
F#m A E Bm
F#m

Borderline Chords by Ariana Grande

Learn how to play Borderline by Ariana Grande with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Borderline chords”, “Borderline guitar chords”, or “Ariana Grande 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, F#m, A, E, Bm.

Frequently asked questions about Borderline

How do I play "Borderline" by Ariana Grande on guitar?

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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 Ariana Grande with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Ariana Grande below.

What key is "Borderline" in?

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