Murder On My Mind
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Intro: E B C# (4x)
C#
Starlight time the sun went down,
E B
The moon is rising through the trees,
C#
Throughout the dark the scene is set,
E B
Trick or treat it's Halloween,
C#
The kids all got their costumes on,
E B
Well I've got mine on too,
C#
Just escaped from the looney bin,
E B
I'm coming after you,
C# E A B E B
Cause I-I-I-I-I-I-I got murder on my,
C# E A B E B
mi-i-i-i-i-ind got murder on my,
C# E A B E B
mi-i-i-i-i-ind got murder on my,
C# E A B E B
mi-i-i-i-i-ind got murder on my mind,
E B C# A B 2x
Starlight time the sun went down...
The kids all got their costumes on...
Cause I-I-I-I-I-I-I...
C#
C#
Take my time it makes it fun,
E B
That's why I don't use a gun,
C#
Gunny sack upon my head,
E B
I won't stop until you're dead,
C# E B 2x
Cause I-I-I-I-I-I-I...
How to play Murder On My Mind
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.