What key is "Mind Games" in?

"Mind Games" by John Lennon is in the key of C with a tempo of 72 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.

How long does it take to learn "Mind Games" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?

Try "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

We’re play ing these (C)mind games

(G6)to (Am)geth er,

push ing the (Fmaj7)bar ri ers,

plant ing (D)seeds,

play ing the (C)mind

guer (Am)ril la,

chant ing the (Fmaj7)man tra

peace on (D)earth.

We all been play ing those (C)mind games

(G6)for (Am)ev er,

some kind a (Fmaj7)dru id dudes

lift ing the (D)veil,

do ing the (C)mind

guer (Am)ril la.

Some call it (Fmaj7)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 (Am)geth er,

faith in the (Fmaj7)fu ture,

out ta the (D)now.

You just can’t beat on those (C)mind

guer (Am)ril las,

ab so lute (Fmaj7)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 (Fmaj7)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 (Am)geth er,

do ing the (Fmaj7)rit ual,

dance in the (D)sun.

You just can’t Mil lions of (C)mind

guer (Am)ril las

put ting their (Fmaj7)soul 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 (Fmaj7)spir ag it

of peace and in (D)time.

(D)love.

(G6)Love.

I want you to (C)make love,

(G6)not (Am)war.

I (Fmaj7)know

you’ve heard it be (D)fore.

Mind Games by John Lennon

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 72 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 72 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.
How long does it take to learn "Mind Games" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?: Try "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.