The Mixed Up Kind
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G
G C
Well my grandfather spoke to me
G
And told me of his fears
C
And he smashed my tin soldiers
G
His eyes were full of tears
D G C
Well a river flowed down my face
G
And ran across the floor
C
And the people who jumped over it
G
Were washed up on the shore
Em C G
Oh, the mixed up kind
Em C G
Oh, the mixed up kind
C G
the mixed up kind
C G
the mixed up kind
C G
G......
G C
Well the stars fell like dust
G
And everybody died
C
And the sky shed a million tears
G
And everybody cried
C
Well the singer sang his song
G
that had one word
C
And the runner came in far too late
G
From running round the world
Em C G
Oh, the mixed up kind
Em C G
Oh, the mixed up kind
C G
the mixed up kind
C G
the mixed up kind
(Instrumental/harpsichord solo)
C G
C
G
F G C F G C
G
G C
Well, the stars fell like dust
G
And everybody died
C
And the sky shed a million tears
G
And everybody cried
C
Well the singer sang his song
G
That had one word
C
And the runner came in far too late
G
From running round the world
Em G
Em C G
Oh, the mixed up kind
Em C G
Oh, the mixed up kind
C G
the mixed up kind
C G
the mixed up kind
C G
How to play The Mixed Up Kind
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.