The Pixies - Where Is My Mind
Hello! Below you'll find my "Where Is My Mind" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This song by The Pixies is super fun to play on piano. It's the same chord progression the whole time, but in the video I give you a few ways to play it to help differentiate between sections. And of course, I show you how to play that iconic guitar riff.
Enjoy!
Where Is My Mind Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Where Is My Mind:
Where Is My Mind Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
Oooo - Stop
| E C#m | G# A | x4
Oooo - Stop
| E C#m | G# A | x4
[Verse 1]
E
With your feet on the air and your
E
With your feet on the air and your
C#m G# A
Head on the ground
E C#m G# A
Try this trick and spin it, yeah
E C#m
Your head will collapse
G# A
But there's nothing in it, and you'll ask yourself
E C#m G# A
Try this trick and spin it, yeah
E C#m
Your head will collapse
G# A
But there's nothing in it, and you'll ask yourself
[Chorus 1]
E C#m G# A
Where is my mind? Where is my mind?
E C#m G# A | E C#m | G# A |
Where is my mind?
E G# A Am | C#m | B |
Way out in the water, see it swimming
E C#m G# A
Where is my mind? Where is my mind?
E C#m G# A | E C#m | G# A |
Where is my mind?
E G# A Am | C#m | B |
Way out in the water, see it swimming
[Verse 2]
E C#m G# A
I was swimmin' in the Caribbean
E C#m G# A
Animals were hiding behind the rock
E C#m
Except for the little fish
G#
Bumped into me, I swear he was
A
Tryin' to talk to me, koi koi
E C#m G# A
I was swimmin' in the Caribbean
E C#m G# A
Animals were hiding behind the rock
E C#m
Except for the little fish
G#
Bumped into me, I swear he was
A
Tryin' to talk to me, koi koi
[Chorus 2]
E C#m G# A
Where is my mind? Where is my mind?
E C#m G# A | E C#m | G# A |
Where is my mind?
E G# A Am | C#m | B |
Way out in the water, see it swimming
E C#m G# A
Where is my mind? Where is my mind?
E C#m G# A | E C#m | G# A |
Where is my mind?
E G# A Am | C#m | B |
Way out in the water, see it swimming
[Solo]
| B | B | B |
| B | B | B |
[Verse 3]
E
With your feet on the air and your
C#m G# A
Head on the ground
E C#m G# A
Try this trick and spin it, yeah
E C#m
Your head will collapse
G# A
But there's nothing in it, and you'll ask yourself
E C#m G# A
Try this trick and spin it, yeah
E C#m
Your head will collapse
G# A
But there's nothing in it, and you'll ask yourself
[Chorus 3]
E C#m G# A
Where is my mind? Where is my mind?
E C#m G# A | E C#m | G# A |
Where is my mind?
E G# A Am | C#m | B |
Way out in the water, see it swimming
E C#m G# A
Where is my mind? Where is my mind?
E C#m G# A | E C#m | G# A |
Where is my mind?
E G# A Am | C#m | B |
Way out in the water, see it swimming
[Outro]
| E C#m | G# A | X6
| E C#m | G#...
| E C#m | G# A | X6
| E C#m | G#...
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Where Is My Mind Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Where Is My Mind" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Where Is My Mind" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
