I Can't Read Your Mind
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Intro:
| 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 |
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| C | C | G | C | C |
[Verso 1]
C C7
I don't know how to read your mind
F D7
The letters are too small
G
I guess you know what you mean
F G
But it makes no sense to me at all
[Verso 2]
C Cmaj7 C7
Does it simply mean you're tired of us
F D7
And you're leaving me behind?
C
I can't make any sense of it
G7 C
'Cause I can't read your mind
[Refrão]
Gm C7
Why don't you just go away
F
Or why don't you just stay
D7
So I won't need to wonder
G Dm7 G
What it is you're trying to say?
[Verso 3]
C C7
Use words that I can understand
F D7
To put this all behind
C
I'll tell you anything you want
G7 C
But I can't read your mind
Solo:
| 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 |
|=============|=============|=============|=============|
| C | C7 | F | D7 |
| 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 |
|=============|=============|=============|=============|=============|
| C | C | G | C | C C7 |
[Refrão]
Gm C7
Why don't you just go away
F
And why don't you just stay
D7
So I won't need to wonder
G Dm7 G
What it is that you're trying to say?
Outro:
C Cmaj7 C7
Use words that I can understand
F D7
To put this all behind
C
And I'll tell you anything you want
G C G C
But I can't read your mind
How to play I Can't Read Your Mind
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.