You Are On My Mind

by Chicago
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Lyrics

(Gm7)You are on my mind;

the ech o of your (Dm7)laugh ter flow ing through me.

(Gm7)Sit ting by a moun tain fire and (A7)wish ing you were in my arms and (Dm7)lov ing me com plete ly.

Don’t I know?

(Bbmaj7)Rock y moun tain highs are ver y (Bb)nice

but (Fmaj7)you are gone and noth ing’s quite the (Dm7)same, no, no.

(Gm7)L.

A.

is so far a way and (A7)I can’t stand an oth er day with (Dm7)out you by my side, though I’ve (G7)tried, tried, tried.

(Gm7)You are on my mind;

the you are ev ’ry (Dm7)thing a wom an could be.

(Gm7)Con se quent ly I be lieve that (A7)no one else could take your place if (Dm7)you should ev er leave me.

Don’t I know?

(Bbmaj7)I’ll be com ing home a gain to (Bb)you

and (Fmaj7)look up on the wom an that I (Dm7)love, oh, oh.

(Gm7)There is noth ing I can say that (A7)cel e brates the spe cial way you (Dm7)out you by my side, though I’ve (G7)tried, tried, tried.

(Dm7)keep me sat is fied, pret ty (Bb)girl,

yeah, yeah.

(Dm7)out you by my side.

(Bb)Keep the fires burn in’.

You Are On My Mind — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "You Are On My Mind" by Chicago: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 140 BPM.

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

About “You Are On My Mind”

What key is "You Are On My Mind" by Chicago played in?
You Are On My Mind is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "You Are On My Mind"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You Are On My Mind" 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 "You Are On My Mind"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You Are On My Mind"?
"You Are On My Mind" was originally performed by Chicago. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Chicago can I play here?
Try "WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME", "LOOK AWAY", "FEELIN' STRONGER EVERY DAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "You Are On My Mind" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "You Are On My Mind" by Chicago. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "You Are On My Mind" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "You Are On My Mind" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.