You Are On My Mind

by Chicago

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Lyrics

(Gm7)You are on my mind;

the ech o of your (Dm7)laugh ter flow ing through me.

(Gm7)Sit ting by a moun tain fire and (A7)wish ing you were in my arms and (Dm7)lov ing me com plete ly.

Don’t I know?

(Bbmaj7)Rock y moun tain highs are ver y (Bb)nice

but (Fmaj7)you are gone and noth ing’s quite the (Dm7)same, no, no.

(Gm7)L.

A.

is so far a way and (A7)I can’t stand an oth er day with (Dm7)out you by my side, though I’ve (G7)tried, tried, tried.

(Gm7)You are on my mind;

the you are ev ’ry (Dm7)thing a wom an could be.

(Gm7)Con se quent ly I be lieve that (A7)no one else could take your place if (Dm7)you should ev er leave me.

Don’t I know?

(Bbmaj7)I’ll be com ing home a gain to (Bb)you

and (Fmaj7)look up on the wom an that I (Dm7)love, oh, oh.

(Gm7)There is noth ing I can say that (A7)cel e brates the spe cial way you (Dm7)out you by my side, though I’ve (G7)tried, tried, tried.

(Dm7)keep me sat is fied, pret ty (Bb)girl,

yeah, yeah.

(Dm7)out you by my side.

(Bb)Keep the fires burn in’.

You Are On My Mind by Chicago — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You Are On My Mind” by Chicago in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 140 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "You Are On My Mind" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "You Are On My Mind"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.