| Goodbye ills I’ve got doctors' pills |
| To see me through the night |
| They’re turnin' loose the old recluse |
| Who’s hiding from the light |
| I take my sleep while young girls weep |
| And tell the same sad story |
| And those who lose must pay their dues |
| While heroes take the glory |
| I’m on the borderline |
| I’m on the borderline |
| Well, I’m on the borderline |
| And no one ever shed a tear |
| Well I’m on the borderline |
| I’m on the borderline |
| Said I’m on the borderline |
| Won’t you try to get me out of here |
| Empty blind and far behind |
| Are eyes that never see |
| And after fame forgets your name |
| The prisoner goes free |
| Too much pain to break the chain |
| The weak man should be stronger |
| But losing face is no disgrace |
| The way could be much longer |
| I’m on the borderline |
| Said I’m on the borderline |
| I’m on the borderline |
| And no one ever shed a tear |
| Well, I’m on the borderline |
| I’m on the borderline |
| Said I’m on the borderline |
| Won’t you try to get me out of here |
| All right |
| Give your soul to rock’n' roll |
| There’s no place you can hide |
| Just tell the man he’ll understand |
| You did it for the ride |
| How much time to plan the crime |
| That takes away your freedom |
| Then count the cost of what you lost |
| To give your life a reason |
| I’m on the borderline |
| Said I’m on the borderline |
| I’m on the borderline |
| And no one ever shed a tear |
| Well, I’m on the borderline |
| I’m on the borderline |
| Said I’m on the borderline |
| Won’t you try to get me out of here |
| All right |
| I’m on the borderline |
| Well, I’m on the borderline |
| I’m on the borderline |
| And no-one ever shed a tear |
| Get me out of here |
| I’m on the borderline |
| Said I’m on the borderline |
| I’m on the borderline |
| Won’t you try to get me out of here |
| All right |