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
EC#m
Ooh, stop
G#A
With your feet on the air and your head on the ground
EC#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
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Where is my mind?
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Way out in the water
See it swimmin’
Verse 2
EC#m
I was swimmin’ in the Caribbean
G#A
Animals were hiding behind the rocks
E
Except the little fish
C#mG#
But they told me, he swears
AE
Tryin’ to talk to me, koi koy
Chorus
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Where is my mind?
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Way out in the water
See it swimmin’
Verse 3
EC#m
With your feet on the air and your head on the ground
G#A
Try this trick and spin it, yeah
EC#m
Your head will collapse
G#A
If there’s nothing in it and you’ll ask yourself
Chorus
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Where is my mind?
EC#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.
Etap to play
G#mtap to play
C#mtap to play
Atap to play
Key
E Major
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)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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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
EC#m
Ooh, stop
G#A
With your feet on the air and your head on the ground
EC#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
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Where is my mind?
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Way out in the water
See it swimmin’
Verse 2
EC#m
I was swimmin’ in the Caribbean
G#A
Animals were hiding behind the rocks
E
Except the little fish
C#mG#
But they told me, he swears
AE
Tryin’ to talk to me, koi koy
Chorus
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Where is my mind?
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Way out in the water
See it swimmin’
Verse 3
EC#m
With your feet on the air and your head on the ground
G#A
Try this trick and spin it, yeah
EC#m
Your head will collapse
G#A
If there’s nothing in it and you’ll ask yourself
Chorus
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Where is my mind?
EC#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.
Etap to play
G#mtap to play
C#mtap to play
Atap to play
Key
E Major
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)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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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
EC#m
Ooh, stop
G#A
With your feet on the air and your head on the ground
EC#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
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Where is my mind?
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Way out in the water
See it swimmin’
Verse 2
EC#m
I was swimmin’ in the Caribbean
G#A
Animals were hiding behind the rocks
E
Except the little fish
C#mG#
But they told me, he swears
AE
Tryin’ to talk to me, koi koy
Chorus
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Where is my mind?
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Way out in the water
See it swimmin’
Verse 3
EC#m
With your feet on the air and your head on the ground
G#A
Try this trick and spin it, yeah
EC#m
Your head will collapse
G#A
If there’s nothing in it and you’ll ask yourself
Chorus
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Where is my mind?
EC#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.
Etap to play
G#mtap to play
C#mtap to play
Atap to play
Key
E Major
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)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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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
EC#m
Ooh, stop
G#A
With your feet on the air and your head on the ground
EC#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
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Where is my mind?
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Way out in the water
See it swimmin’
Verse 2
EC#m
I was swimmin’ in the Caribbean
G#A
Animals were hiding behind the rocks
E
Except the little fish
C#mG#
But they told me, he swears
AE
Tryin’ to talk to me, koi koy
Chorus
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Where is my mind?
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Way out in the water
See it swimmin’
Verse 3
EC#m
With your feet on the air and your head on the ground
G#A
Try this trick and spin it, yeah
EC#m
Your head will collapse
G#A
If there’s nothing in it and you’ll ask yourself
Chorus
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Where is my mind?
EC#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.
Etap to play
G#mtap to play
C#mtap to play
Atap to play
Key
E Major
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
EC#m
Ooh, stop
G#A
With your feet on the air and your head on the ground
EC#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
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Where is my mind?
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Way out in the water
See it swimmin’
Verse 2
EC#m
I was swimmin’ in the Caribbean
G#A
Animals were hiding behind the rocks
E
Except the little fish
C#mG#
But they told me, he swears
AE
Tryin’ to talk to me, koi koy
Chorus
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Where is my mind?
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Way out in the water
See it swimmin’
Verse 3
EC#m
With your feet on the air and your head on the ground
G#A
Try this trick and spin it, yeah
EC#m
Your head will collapse
G#A
If there’s nothing in it and you’ll ask yourself
Chorus
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Where is my mind?
EC#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.
Etap to play
G#mtap to play
C#mtap to play
Atap to play
Key
E Major
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)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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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
EC#m
Ooh, stop
G#A
With your feet on the air and your head on the ground
EC#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
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Where is my mind?
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Way out in the water
See it swimmin’
Verse 2
EC#m
I was swimmin’ in the Caribbean
G#A
Animals were hiding behind the rocks
E
Except the little fish
C#mG#
But they told me, he swears
AE
Tryin’ to talk to me, koi koy
Chorus
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Where is my mind?
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Way out in the water
See it swimmin’
Verse 3
EC#m
With your feet on the air and your head on the ground
G#A
Try this trick and spin it, yeah
EC#m
Your head will collapse
G#A
If there’s nothing in it and you’ll ask yourself
Chorus
EC#m
Where is my mind?
G#A
Where is my mind?
EC#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.