Mind Over Matter (acoustic)
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Capo 9
Em7/B G
You were spoiled rotten and turned stale like all your plans,
Em7/B G
My tongue's acquired tolerance for tastes I couldn't stand.
Em7/B G Dsus4 Am
You've been stuck in a rut and a wasteland,
Em7/B G Dsus4
drowned in swamps below your feet.
Cadd2 Em7/B Dsus4
So just trust me, you'll be just fine,
Cadd2 Dsus4
I need your trust just for tonight.
Cadd2 Em7/B
This is not a place in my head,
Dsus4 D
Reach out your hands and tell me just what you feel.
Cadd2 Em7/B
This is not just all in your head,
Dsus4 D
Mind over matter makes these things feel so real.
Cadd2 Em
I can see the doubt in your eyes,
D Am
You say there's no such thing as better things in life.
Cadd2 Em7/B D
Well, I must confess this is all too new for me,
Cadd2 Em7/B
A whole new world, a whole new world to see.
Cadd2 Em7/B Dsus4
Trust me, you'll be just fine,
Cadd2 Dsus4
I need your trust just for tonight.
Cadd2 Em7/B
This is not a place in my head,
Dsus4 D
Reach out your hands and tell me just what you feel.
Cadd2 Em7/B
This is not just all in your head,
Dsus4 D
Mind over matter makes these things feel so real.
Am Em G Dsus4
Keep an open mind, it brings open hearts and open eyes.
Am Em G Cadd2 Dsus4
You walk around with your hands out, and I've never seen anyone so blind.
Cadd2 Em7/B
This is not a place in my head,
G Dsus4
Reach out your hands and tell me just what you feel.
Cadd2 Em7/B
This is not just all in your head,
Dsus4 D
Mind over matter makes these things feel so real.
Cadd2 Em7/B
This is not a place in my head,
Dsus4 D
Reach out your hands and tell me just what you feel.
Cadd2 Em7/B
This is not just all in your head,
Dsus4 D
Mind over matter makes these things feel so real.
How to play Mind Over Matter (acoustic)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7/B. 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.