Oh, she did n’t bat an eye
as I packed my (Cm7)bags to leave.
I thought that she would (Cm7)start to cry,
or sit a round this (Cm7)old room and grieve.
Oh, but the girl, she (F6)fooled me this time;
she act ed like it was the last thing on her mind.
I would like to
(F7)start all o ver a gain.
Oh, ba by, can I change my mind?
I just wan na change my mind.
Ba by, let me change my mind.
Oh, she As I took those steps
as right to that (Cm7)o pen door,
I thought that know ing (Cm7)all the time,
or Lord, I just did (Cm7)not want to go.
Oh, but she did n’t (F6)give me no sign,
she noth ing that would make the me change on my mind.
I would like to
(F7)start all o ver a gain.
Oh, ba by, can I change my mind?
I just wan na change my mind.
Ba by, let me change my mind.
Oh, I played my games
so man y (Cm7)times be fore.
Peo ple, let me tell you all:
ev ’ry time, I nev er, nev er reached that door.
Oh, but the wind, it howls to night.
Look ing back, my ba by’s no where in sight.
I would like to
(F7)start all o ver a gain.
Oh (Cm7)ba by, ba by, can I change my mind?
I would love to change my mind.
I just wan na change my mind.
Ba by, let me change my mind.
I just wan na change my mind.
Ba by, let me change my mind.
Can I Change My Mind by Michael McDonald
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Can I Change My Mind”
- What key is "Can I Change My Mind" in?
- "Can I Change My Mind" by Michael McDonald is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Can I Change My Mind" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Can I Change My Mind" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Can I Change My Mind"?
- This arrangement of "Can I Change My Mind" uses 6 chords: Bb, Cm7, Dm7, Eb, F6, F7.
- How long does it take to learn "Can I Change My Mind" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?
- Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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