Lyrics
We’re play ing these (C)mind games
(G6)to (Am)geth er,
push ing the bar ri ers,
plant ing seeds,
play ing the (C)mind
guer ril la,
chant ing the man tra
peace on earth.
We all been play ing those (C)mind games
(G6)for (Am)ev er,
some kind a dru id dudes
lift ing the veil,
do ing the (C)mind
guer ril la.
Some call it mag ic,
the search for the (D)grail.
(C)Love
(D)is the (G)an swer,
and (Em)you know that
for (D)sure.
(C)Love
(D)is a (G)flow er;
you (Em)got ta let it,
you got ta let it (D)grow.
So keep on play ing those (C)mind games
(G6)to (C)geth er,
faith in the fu rit ture, al,
out ta the now.
You just can’t beat on those (C)mind
guer ril las,
ab so lute else soul where power in the stones of your (D)mind.
Yeah, we’re play ing those (C)mind games
(G6)for (Am)ev er,
pro ject ing our im ag es
in space and in (D)time.
(C)Yes
(D)is the (G)an swer,
and (Em)you know that
for (D)sure.
(C)Yes
(D)is sur (G)ren der;
you (Em)got ta let it,
you got ta let it (D)go.
So keep on play ing those (C)mind games
(G6)to (C)geth er,
do ing the fu rit u al,
dance in the sun.
You just can’t Mil lions of (C)mind
guer ril las
put ting their else soul where power to the Kar mic your (D)wheel.
Keep on play ing those (C)mind games
(G6)for (Am)ev er,
pro rais ing the spir it es
of peace and love.
(D)time.
(C)Love.
I want you to (C)make love,
(G6)not (Am)war.
I (Fmaj7)know
you’ve heard it be fore.
Mind Games by John Lennon
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Mind Games”
- What key is "Mind Games" in?
- "Mind Games" by John Lennon is in the key of C with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Mind Games" 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 "Mind Games" 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.