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Standin' On The Borderline chords by
Carole King
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Key: Ab major•
Intro 1
G
G

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Esus4
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Em
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G
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Esus4
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Em
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Verse 1
G
G

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We're standin' on the borderline
Em
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Esus4
Esus4

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Between falling in love
Em
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and falling apart
C
C

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I'm ready to cross the borderline
D
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C
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If I can't have you,
D
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C
C

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it'll break my heart
Verse 2
C
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Nothing really holds a candle to love
Bm
Bm
2

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But why'gotta know how
Esus4
Esus4

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Em
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to handle your love
C
C

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D
D

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If why'want it to last
Dsus4
Dsus4

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Why'just can't let it
C
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D
D

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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C
C

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burn out too fast
G
G

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Why'can't stand still on the borderline
Em
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Esus4
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You either make your move
Em
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or why' turn away
Verse 3
C
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I'm too close to the borderline
D
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C
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D
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C
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I'm coming across it, why' want me to stay
Dsus4
Dsus4

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Em
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Interlude 1
Bm
Bm
2

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Bm
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D
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Verse 4
F
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Why'know I'm experienced
Dm
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Bb
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Every day can't be a fireworks show

But when why'walk in the room
Csus4
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F
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C
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And it starts to glow
Csus4
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C
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You don't have to tell me
Csus4
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C
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I already know
Verse 5
F
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We're ready to cross the borderline
Dm
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Between falling in love and falling apart
Bb
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We're ready to cross the borderline
C
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If I can't have you,

it'll break my heart
Verse 6
G
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We're standin' on the borderline
Esus4
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Em
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Esus4
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Em
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Esus4
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Ready to cross the borderline
Em
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G
G

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Standin' on the borderline
C
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Em
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If I can't have you,

it'll break my heart
Verse 7
G
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We're standin' on the borderline
Em
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Esus4
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Ready to cross the borderline
Em
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G
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Standin' on the borderline
Em
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If I can't have you,
D
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Em
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G
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Esus4
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it'll break my heart
Outro 1

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Esus4

  • Em

  • C

  • D

  • Bm

    2

  • Dsus4

  • Am

  • F

  • Dm

  • Bb

  • Csus4

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Standin' On The Borderline by Carole King is Ab major.

The primary chords used in Standin' On The Borderline are Ab, Fsus4, Fm, Db, Eb, Cm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Ab, Fsus4, Fm, Db, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Standin' On The Borderline is approximately 113 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Standin' On The Borderline using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Carole King.

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