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Where Is My Mind Chords

Pixies Intermediate Key of E 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

Etap to play

G#mtap to play

C#mtap to play

Atap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

E · G#m · C#m · A

Where Is My Mind Chords – Guitar

Pixies’ iconic alternative rock song with its instantly recognizable bass riff. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Alt-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: The intro uses a clean, arpeggiated pattern. Switch to harder strumming for the chorus. The contrast between quiet and loud is key to this song’s feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro

EC#mG#A

EC#mG#A

Verse 1

E C#m

Ooh, stop

G# A

With your feet on the air and your head on the ground

E C#m

Try this trick and spin it, yeah

G# A

Your head will collapse

E

But there’s nothing in it and you’ll ask yourself

Chorus

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G# A

Where is my mind?

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G#A

Way out in the water

See it swimmin’

Verse 2

E C#m

I was swimmin’ in the Caribbean

G# A

Animals were hiding behind the rocks

E

Except the little fish

C#m G#

But they told me, he swears

A E

Tryin’ to talk to me, koi koy

Chorus

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G# A

Where is my mind?

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G#A

Way out in the water

See it swimmin’

Verse 3

E C#m

With your feet on the air and your head on the ground

G# A

Try this trick and spin it, yeah

E C#m

Your head will collapse

G# A

If there’s nothing in it and you’ll ask yourself

Chorus

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G# A

Where is my mind?

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G#A

Way out in the water

See it swimmin’

EC#mG#A

EC#mG#A

E

Practice tip: Four chords throughout: E, C#m, G# (or Ab), A. The C#m and G# are barre chords. Try using a capo on the 4th fret and playing C, Am, E, F shapes instead for an easier version.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Where Is My Mind"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: E, G#m, C#m and A.

Is "Where Is My Mind" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Where Is My Mind" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Where Is My Mind"?

It was written by Black Francis, and released in 1988.

Etap to play

G#mtap to play

C#mtap to play

Atap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

E · G#m · C#m · A

Where Is My Mind Chords – Ukulele

Pixies’ iconic alternative rock song with its instantly recognizable bass riff. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Alt-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: The intro uses a clean, arpeggiated pattern. Switch to harder strumming for the chorus. The contrast between quiet and loud is key to this song’s feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro

EC#mG#A

EC#mG#A

Verse 1

E C#m

Ooh, stop

G# A

With your feet on the air and your head on the ground

E C#m

Try this trick and spin it, yeah

G# A

Your head will collapse

E

But there’s nothing in it and you’ll ask yourself

Chorus

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G# A

Where is my mind?

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G#A

Way out in the water

See it swimmin’

Verse 2

E C#m

I was swimmin’ in the Caribbean

G# A

Animals were hiding behind the rocks

E

Except the little fish

C#m G#

But they told me, he swears

A E

Tryin’ to talk to me, koi koy

Chorus

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G# A

Where is my mind?

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G#A

Way out in the water

See it swimmin’

Verse 3

E C#m

With your feet on the air and your head on the ground

G# A

Try this trick and spin it, yeah

E C#m

Your head will collapse

G# A

If there’s nothing in it and you’ll ask yourself

Chorus

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G# A

Where is my mind?

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G#A

Way out in the water

See it swimmin’

EC#mG#A

EC#mG#A

E

Practice tip: Four chords throughout: E, C#m, G# (or Ab), A. The C#m and G# are barre chords. Try using a capo on the 4th fret and playing C, Am, E, F shapes instead for an easier version.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Where Is My Mind"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: E, G#m, C#m and A.

Is "Where Is My Mind" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Where Is My Mind" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Where Is My Mind"?

It was written by Black Francis, and released in 1988.

Etap to play

G#mtap to play

C#mtap to play

Atap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

E · G#m · C#m · A

Where Is My Mind Chords – Piano

Pixies’ iconic alternative rock song with its instantly recognizable bass riff. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Alt-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: The intro uses a clean, arpeggiated pattern. Switch to harder strumming for the chorus. The contrast between quiet and loud is key to this song’s feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro

EC#mG#A

EC#mG#A

Verse 1

E C#m

Ooh, stop

G# A

With your feet on the air and your head on the ground

E C#m

Try this trick and spin it, yeah

G# A

Your head will collapse

E

But there’s nothing in it and you’ll ask yourself

Chorus

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G# A

Where is my mind?

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G#A

Way out in the water

See it swimmin’

Verse 2

E C#m

I was swimmin’ in the Caribbean

G# A

Animals were hiding behind the rocks

E

Except the little fish

C#m G#

But they told me, he swears

A E

Tryin’ to talk to me, koi koy

Chorus

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G# A

Where is my mind?

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G#A

Way out in the water

See it swimmin’

Verse 3

E C#m

With your feet on the air and your head on the ground

G# A

Try this trick and spin it, yeah

E C#m

Your head will collapse

G# A

If there’s nothing in it and you’ll ask yourself

Chorus

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G# A

Where is my mind?

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G#A

Way out in the water

See it swimmin’

EC#mG#A

EC#mG#A

E

Practice tip: Four chords throughout: E, C#m, G# (or Ab), A. The C#m and G# are barre chords. Try using a capo on the 4th fret and playing C, Am, E, F shapes instead for an easier version.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Where Is My Mind"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: E, G#m, C#m and A.

Is "Where Is My Mind" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Where Is My Mind" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Where Is My Mind"?

It was written by Black Francis, and released in 1988.

Etap to play

G#mtap to play

C#mtap to play

Atap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

E · G#m · C#m · A

Where Is My Mind Chords – Banjo

Pixies’ iconic alternative rock song with its instantly recognizable bass riff. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Alt-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: The intro uses a clean, arpeggiated pattern. Switch to harder strumming for the chorus. The contrast between quiet and loud is key to this song’s feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro

EC#mG#A

EC#mG#A

Verse 1

E C#m

Ooh, stop

G# A

With your feet on the air and your head on the ground

E C#m

Try this trick and spin it, yeah

G# A

Your head will collapse

E

But there’s nothing in it and you’ll ask yourself

Chorus

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G# A

Where is my mind?

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G#A

Way out in the water

See it swimmin’

Verse 2

E C#m

I was swimmin’ in the Caribbean

G# A

Animals were hiding behind the rocks

E

Except the little fish

C#m G#

But they told me, he swears

A E

Tryin’ to talk to me, koi koy

Chorus

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G# A

Where is my mind?

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G#A

Way out in the water

See it swimmin’

Verse 3

E C#m

With your feet on the air and your head on the ground

G# A

Try this trick and spin it, yeah

E C#m

Your head will collapse

G# A

If there’s nothing in it and you’ll ask yourself

Chorus

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G# A

Where is my mind?

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G#A

Way out in the water

See it swimmin’

EC#mG#A

EC#mG#A

E

Practice tip: Four chords throughout: E, C#m, G# (or Ab), A. The C#m and G# are barre chords. Try using a capo on the 4th fret and playing C, Am, E, F shapes instead for an easier version.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Where Is My Mind"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: E, G#m, C#m and A.

Is "Where Is My Mind" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Where Is My Mind" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Where Is My Mind"?

It was written by Black Francis, and released in 1988.

Etap to play

G#mtap to play

C#mtap to play

Atap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

E · G#m · C#m · A

Where Is My Mind Chords – Mandolin

Pixies’ iconic alternative rock song with its instantly recognizable bass riff. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Alt-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: The intro uses a clean, arpeggiated pattern. Switch to harder strumming for the chorus. The contrast between quiet and loud is key to this song’s feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro

EC#mG#A

EC#mG#A

Verse 1

E C#m

Ooh, stop

G# A

With your feet on the air and your head on the ground

E C#m

Try this trick and spin it, yeah

G# A

Your head will collapse

E

But there’s nothing in it and you’ll ask yourself

Chorus

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G# A

Where is my mind?

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G#A

Way out in the water

See it swimmin’

Verse 2

E C#m

I was swimmin’ in the Caribbean

G# A

Animals were hiding behind the rocks

E

Except the little fish

C#m G#

But they told me, he swears

A E

Tryin’ to talk to me, koi koy

Chorus

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G# A

Where is my mind?

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G#A

Way out in the water

See it swimmin’

Verse 3

E C#m

With your feet on the air and your head on the ground

G# A

Try this trick and spin it, yeah

E C#m

Your head will collapse

G# A

If there’s nothing in it and you’ll ask yourself

Chorus

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G# A

Where is my mind?

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G#A

Way out in the water

See it swimmin’

EC#mG#A

EC#mG#A

E

Practice tip: Four chords throughout: E, C#m, G# (or Ab), A. The C#m and G# are barre chords. Try using a capo on the 4th fret and playing C, Am, E, F shapes instead for an easier version.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Where Is My Mind"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: E, G#m, C#m and A.

Is "Where Is My Mind" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Where Is My Mind" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Where Is My Mind"?

It was written by Black Francis, and released in 1988.

Etap to play

G#mtap to play

C#mtap to play

Atap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

E · G#m · C#m · A

Where Is My Mind Chords – Harmonica

Pixies’ iconic alternative rock song with its instantly recognizable bass riff. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Alt-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: The intro uses a clean, arpeggiated pattern. Switch to harder strumming for the chorus. The contrast between quiet and loud is key to this song’s feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro

EC#mG#A

EC#mG#A

Verse 1

E C#m

Ooh, stop

G# A

With your feet on the air and your head on the ground

E C#m

Try this trick and spin it, yeah

G# A

Your head will collapse

E

But there’s nothing in it and you’ll ask yourself

Chorus

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G# A

Where is my mind?

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G#A

Way out in the water

See it swimmin’

Verse 2

E C#m

I was swimmin’ in the Caribbean

G# A

Animals were hiding behind the rocks

E

Except the little fish

C#m G#

But they told me, he swears

A E

Tryin’ to talk to me, koi koy

Chorus

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G# A

Where is my mind?

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G#A

Way out in the water

See it swimmin’

Verse 3

E C#m

With your feet on the air and your head on the ground

G# A

Try this trick and spin it, yeah

E C#m

Your head will collapse

G# A

If there’s nothing in it and you’ll ask yourself

Chorus

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G# A

Where is my mind?

E C#m

Where is my mind?

G#A

Way out in the water

See it swimmin’

EC#mG#A

EC#mG#A

E

Practice tip: Four chords throughout: E, C#m, G# (or Ab), A. The C#m and G# are barre chords. Try using a capo on the 4th fret and playing C, Am, E, F shapes instead for an easier version.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Where Is My Mind"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: E, G#m, C#m and A.

Is "Where Is My Mind" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Where Is My Mind" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Where Is My Mind"?

It was written by Black Francis, and released in 1988.