Mind Games
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[Intro ]
Am F C G Am
F Fm C F Fm C
[Verso 1]
C Fm C
Whats gone has gone and all that came before
Fm C
each time I'm left with yearning for more
G F Am F
even though I'm surrounded by everyone Why
C F Fm
does my breath taste wasted and I'm
C F Fm C
deft to my own conciliation
Am E Dm Am
the mind games and the sickness could all float away
Am E Am
but my mind seems to want them all to stay
Dm G C
Dm G C
[Verso 2]
C Fm C
The summertime brings out the best in me
Fm C
I find it hard to be down and wallow when I feel free
G F Am F
But then the night time comes and I
C F Fm
want to need somebody and be
C F Fm C
needed by somebody and to trust.
Am E Dm Am
the mind games and the sickness could all float away
Am E Am
but my mind seems to want them all to stay
{Instrumental}
Dm G Fm G E Am
Dm G F C F C
[Verso 3]
C Fm C
To smell the breeze and the sunlit fresh cut grass
Fm C
brings out some strength to me from body to mind and heart
G F Am F
But even when I'm not giving in I'm still wasting what I
C F Fm
could give away
C F Fm
my love will stay until I
C F Fm C F Fm C
find her another time, another day
F Fm C F Fm
my love will stay until I
C F Fm C F Fm C
find her another time, another day
Outro
Am F C G Am F Fm C F Fm C
F Fm G C
How to play Mind Games
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.