I Almost Lost My Mind
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I Almost Lost My Mind:Pat Boone.
#1 in 1956.
#1. (Original key. Slow, bluesy.)
C C7
When I lost my baby, I almost lost my mind.
F C
When I lost my baby, I almost lost my mind.
G F
My head is in a spin..since she
G C G7
left me behind.
#2.
C C7
I went to see the gypsy, and had my fortune read.
F C
I went to see the gypsy, and had my fortune read.
G F G C G7
I hung my head in sorrow..when she said what she said.
#3.
C C7
Well, I can tell you, people, the news was not so good.
F C
Well, I can tell you, people, the news was not so good.
G
She said, 'Your baby's left you,
F G C F C G7 C
this time she's gone for good.
REPEAT#2.
REPEAT#3.
A fifties smash from Kraziekhat.
How to play I Almost Lost My Mind
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.