Mind Games

by John Lennon
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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 ture, al,

out ta the now.

You just can’t beat on those (C)mind

guer ril las,

ab so lute else where

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 u al,

dance in the sun.

You just can’t Mil lions of (C)mind

guer ril las

put ting their else where

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Mind Games" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Mind Games

Why does "Mind Games" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Mind Games".
What key is "Mind Games" by John Lennon played in?
Mind Games is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mind Games"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Mind Games" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Mind Games"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Mind Games"?
"Mind Games" was originally performed by John Lennon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Mind Games"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, D7, Em, Fmaj7, G, +1 more.
What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?
Try "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "WOMAN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Mind Games"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Mind Games".
Can I see all the notes in "Mind Games"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 90 BPM.

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