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If you could read my mind, love, what a tale my thoughts could tell.
Just like an old per time mov ie ’bout a ghost from a wish in’ well.
In a cas tle dark,
or a for tress strong with (E)chains ro a round my feet.
You (D)know that ghost is (A)me.
And (D)I will nev er be (Amaj7)be set free as (Bm7)long as there’s a (E)ghost that you can’t see.
If I could read your mind, love, what a tale your thoughts would tell.
Just like a old per time nov el, ’bout the kind that a drug stores sell.
When you reach the part
where the heart aches come, the (E)he ro up would be me.
But (D)he roes of ten (A)fail,
and (D)you won’t read that be (Amaj7)book a gain be (Bm7)cause the end ing’s (E)just too hard to take.
I’d walk a way
like a mov ie star who gets (E)burned in a three way script.
(D)En ter num ber two:
a (D)mov ie queen to (Amaj7)play the scene of (Bm7)bring in’ all the (E)good things out in me.
But for (D)now, love,
let’s be (A)real.
I (D)nev er thought I could (Amaj7)act this way and I’ve (Bm7)got to say that I (E)just don’t get it.
I don’t know where (Amaj7)we went wrong, but the (Bm7)feel ing’s gone and I (E)just can’t get it back.
(E)try in’ to un der stand
the (D)feel ings
that you (A)lack.
I (D)nev er thought I could (Amaj7)feel this way, and I’ve (Bm7)got to say that I (E)just don’t get it.
I don’t know where (Amaj7)we went wrong, but the (Bm7)feel ing’s gone and I (E)just can’t get it back.
If You Could Read My Mind — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "If You Could Read My Mind" by Johnny Cash: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “If You Could Read My Mind”
- What key is "If You Could Read My Mind" by Johnny Cash played in?
- If You Could Read My Mind is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "If You Could Read My Mind"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "If You Could Read My Mind" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "If You Could Read My Mind"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "If You Could Read My Mind"?
- "If You Could Read My Mind" was originally performed by Johnny Cash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "If You Could Read My Mind"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, A7, Amaj7, Bm7, D, E, F#m, Gmaj9.
- What other songs by Johnny Cash can I play here?
- Try "GOD'S GONNA CUT YOU DOWN", "HELP ME", "WHEN HE REACHED DOWN HIS HAND FOR ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "If You Could Read My Mind" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "If You Could Read My Mind" by Johnny Cash. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "If You Could Read My Mind" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "If You Could Read My Mind" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.