Open Your Mind
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(Capo on 4)
Intro: F Em7 Am F6 C
Verse
C F C G
I would throw myself underneath the wheels of any train of thought
C F C G
roaming the rails or sailing through the roadways of your brain
C F C G
If I could bring a light to shine upon the dark and disobey
C F C G
the night so young, but I still say we're too old for cliches
[Refrão]F Em Am Am7/G D
Oh, and I can only dream of the dreams we'd share if you were so inclined
C G F Am F6 C
I would love to be the one to open up your mind
Verse 2
C F C G
I could base my whole existence upon the cherry strands of your gold hair
C F C G
and I would ask, almost insist upon treating you kind and fair
[Refrão] F Em Am Am7/G
Oh, I could only dream of the dreams we'd have, how our hearts would be
D C G F Am F6 C
entwined if you would let me be the one to open up your mind
Verse 3
C F C G
I'd still be myself beneath the banks unbroken beside the stream
C F C G
Ready to return your thoughts unlearned so it goes, so it seems
[Refrão]F Em7 Am Am/G D
Oh, I could only dream of the dreams we'd share if you weren't so defined
C G F Am F6 C
I would love to be the one to open up your mind
F Em7 Am F6 C
How to play Open Your 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.