Something On My Mind
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C
Take the train,
F
Go separate ways,
And leave it long forgotten.
Am F
I'll hang my hat, and
G
I won't be back.
On my way out,
C
I'm feeling lame.
F
Am I to blame?
Or am I just too jaded?
Am F
And I won't be back,
G
what'd ya think of that?
Am F
When it feels like life's wastin' away,
G D
I can say: that when
C Am
There's something on my mind,
F G
It takes my concentration.
C Am
Just wanna lay it on the line,
F G
Avoid all confrontation.
C Am
I'm gonna say this one more time
F G
for all my generation,
C Am
you'll never, ever pull my lever
F G
not today and not forever
(not today and not forever)
C
Take the fame
F
And change my name
Because my jacket's faded
Am F
And I'll change my hat
G
No we can't have that
(you'll be looking at a brand new cat)
C
It's all made up.
F
I've had enough
Of this circulation.
Am F
If you write me back,
G
I'll tell you where it's at.
Am F
When it feels like life's wastin' away,
G D
I can say: that when
C Am
There's something on my mind,
F G
It takes my concentration.
C Am
Just wanna lay it on the line,
F G
Avoid all confrontation.
C Am
I'm gonna say this one more time
F G
for all my generation,
C Am
you'll never, ever pull my lever
F G
not today and not forever
C Am
There's something on my mind,
F G
It takes my concentration.
C Am
Just wanna lay it on the line,
F G
Avoid all confrontation.
C Am
I'm gonna say this one more time
F G
for all my generation,
C Am
you'll never, ever pull my lever
F G
not today and not forever
Am F C G (x4)
C Am
There's something on my mind,
F G
It takes my concentration.
C Am
Just wanna lay it on the line,
F G
Avoid all confrontation.
C Am
I'm gonna say this one more time
F G
for all my generation,
C Am
you'll never, ever pull my lever
F G
not today and not forever
C Am
There's something on my mind,
F G
It takes my concentration.
C Am
Just wanna lay it on the line,
F G
Avoid all confrontation.
C Am
I'm gonna say this one more time
F G
for all my generation,
C Am
you'll never, ever pull my lever
F G
not today and not forever
C Am F G C
How to play Something On My Mind
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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.