I Dont Want You On My Mind
View chords used in this chart
Em
He plays Em and Cmaj7 in a swing fashion over and over. He plays that during all measures that read Em bellow.
[Verse 1]
Em
I don't want you on my mind all the time
Em
I believe that it shows a sign of weakness
Em
I don't want no lonely nights that gets me cryin'
Em
I found out I don't get nowhere with weakness
[Pre-Chorus]
A
If I dream about you
B
I just wake up knowing that I've got to do without you
[Chorus]
Em A
I don't want you all the time doin' up my mind
B A Em
I don't want you on my mind all the time
[guitar Solo]
Em x16 times
[Verse 2]
Em
I don't want you on my mind all the time
Em
I believe that it shows a sign of weakness
Em
I don't want no lonely nights that gets me cryin'
Em
I found out I don't get nowhere with weakness
[Pre-Chorus]
A
If I dream about you
A (mute)
I just wake up knowing that I got to do without you
[Chorus]
Em A
I don't want you all the time doin' up my mind
B A Em
I don't want you on my mind all the time
How to play I Dont Want You On My Mind
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.