Perfect In My Mind
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[(intro) ]
C Dm Dm C
C Dm Dm C
C Dm Dm C
I don't have forever, but I'll live like I do
C Dm Dm C
Feels like endless summer with the light shining through
C Dm Dm C
All I have is borrowed, my skin and my bones
C Dm Dm C
All I have is borrowed, but I wear these summer clothes
F G C F
Everything is just fine
F G C F
Everything is just fine
F G C F
So long as I'm by your side
F G C (N.C.)
It's perfect in my mind
C Dm Dm C
I don't have a reason, but I live like I do
C Dm Dm C
The sky could crash into the ground, and we'd like the view
C Dm Dm C
The flood runs through the canyons in New York City
C Dm Dm C
I know when the hurricane comes, it's comin' for me
F G C F
Everything is just fine
F G C F
Everything is just fine
F G C F
So long as I'm by your side
F G C
It's perfect in my mind
C Dm G G
C Dm G G
C Dm
No one needs to save me
G G
I'm already saved
C Dm
No one needs to save me
G G
I'm already saved
F G C F
Everything is just fine
F G C F
Everything is just fine
F G C F
So long as I'm by your side
F G C
It's perfect in my mind
F G C
It's perfect in my mind
F G C
It's perfect in my mind
How to play Perfect In 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 C. 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.