Learn "MIND GAMES" by John Lennon on Piano

Master "MIND GAMES" by John Lennon with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Rock arrangement is in the key of C at 90 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 90 BPM.

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.

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
C
Tempo
90 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Mind Games" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.