Ive Got Something On My Mind
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[INTRO ](2x)
A
D
A
E
Chorus
A D
I've got something on my mind
A E
It's no lie, I'm telling you why
A D
I've got something on my mind
A E
It's no lie, I'm telling you why
verse 1
E Bm
Up to now I've been afraid to say that
A E
You're the cause of all my pain
E Bm
If you keep this up my friend
A E
I think I'll go insane
Chorus
A D
I've got something on my mind
A E
It's no lie, I'm telling you why
verse 2
E Bm
You've been treating me so bad
A E
Since the day that we met
E Bm
But now I am oh so glad
A E
And my girl you can bet
Chorus
A D
I will say what's on my mind
A E
And this time there'll be no lie
A D
I've got something on my mind
A E
It's no lie, I'm telling you why
INTERLUDE
G
A
G
Csus4 C
Bbsus4 Bb
Absus4 Ab
Gbsus4
RE-INTRO
A
D
A
E
verse 3
E Bm
You've been treating me so bad
A E
Since the day that we met
E Bm
But now I am oh so glad
A E
And my girl you can bet
Chorus
A D
I will say what's on my mind
A E
And this time there'll be no lie
A D
I've got something on my mind
A E
It's no lie, I'm telling you why
OUTRO
G
A
G
Csus4 C
Bbsus4 Bb
Absus4 Ab
Gbsus4
How to play Ive Got Something On My Mind
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What is the starting chord?
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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.