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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Mind Games" by John Lennon in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 90 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Mind Games”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Mind Games"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Mind Games" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 90 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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