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Suspicious Minds Guitar Chords

Elvis Presley Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Elvis Presley’s last #1 hit, “Suspicious Minds” is a dramatic, building rock song about trust and jealousy. The iconic arrangement builds from gentle verse to powerful climax.

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Tip: Start gently and build throughout. The song famously has a false ending and dramatic rebuild. Emphasize the dramatic pauses. A slight swing feel adds to the Elvis groove.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

We’re caught in a trap, I can’t walk out

D C

Because I love you too much, baby

G C

Why can’t you see what you’re doing to me

D C

When you don’t believe a word I say

Chorus

Em C

We can’t go on together

G D

With suspicious minds

Em C

And we can’t build our dreams

G D

On suspicious minds

Verse 2

G C

So if an old friend I know drops by to say hello

D C

Would I still see suspicion in your eyes

G C

Here we go again, asking where I’ve been

D C

You can’t see the tears are real I’m crying