It Never Entered My Mind
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Intro: F
Am F Am F
Once I laughed when I heard you saying
Am F Am F
That I'd be playing solitaire
Am F Am Bb6
Uneasy in my easy chair
Gm Eb7 C7
It never entered my mind
F Am F Am F
Once you told me I was mistaken
Am F Am F
That I'd awaken with the sun
Am F Am Bb6
And ordered orange juice for one
F Am Em C7
It never entered my mind
F F6 Bb Bb6 C7 F7M F6 Bb Bb6
You have what I lack, myself
C7 F6 C7 F Bdim7 C7 Bb Am Bb Am C7
And now I even have to scratch my back myself
F Am F Am F
Once you warned me that if you scorned me
Am F Am F
I'd sing the maiden prayer again,
Am Cm6 Bb D7 Gm
And wish that you were there again
C7 F F7M Bb6 F C7 F6 G7 C7
To get into my hair again, it never entered my mind
Instrumental interlude: F Am F Am F Am F Am F Am F Am Bb6 Gm Eb7 C7
F Am F Am F
Once you warned me that if you scorned me
Am F Am F
I'd sing the maiden prayer again,
Am Cm6 Bb D7 Gm
And wish that you were there again
C7 F F7M Bb6 F C7 F6
To get into my hair again, it never entered my mind
How to play It Never Entered My Mind
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.