I Can't Keep You In My Mind
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A F#m
I know you must feel lost these days,
A F#m
broken lovers tend to go their ways.
A F#m C#m D
Haunting ghosts that I can not evade until I turn grey.
A F#m
Closed my eyes and all I saw was you,
A F#m
Distant memories that all seem new.
A F#m C#m D
Watching slowly as I come unglued, I will not pursue
E D
Oh I know that I might see you someday and it'll come right back
E D
I know that i might see you someday. I can't believe that...
A C#m C# D
I can't keep you in mind,
A C#m C# D
I can't keep you in mind
A F#m C#m D
Try and reside, I can't hide, I can't hide.
A C#m C# D
I cant keep you in my mind
A C#m C# D
A C#m C# D
A F#m
Looking back on all the time I've spent,
A F#m
I close my eyes so I can live again.
A F#m C#m D
In a prison that is made of sin, I will keep you in.
E D
Oh I know I might see you someday and it'll come right back
E D
I know I might see you someday. I can't believe that...
A C#m C# D
I can't keep you in my mind,
A C#m C# D
I can't keep you in my mind
A F#m C#m D
Try and reside, I can't hide, I can't hide.
A C#m C# D
I can't keep you in my mind
A C#m C# D
I can't keep you in my mind
A C#m C# D
I can't keep you in my mind
How to play I Can't Keep You In My Mind
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.