Neil Young – Mellow My Mind Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Neil Young – Mellow My Mind Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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ChordsCE7AmD7GCmaj7C7Fmaj7EC/GF

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This is the chord progression of Mellow My Mind by Neil Young on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
C E7 Am D7 G C E7 Am D7 G

[Chorus]
C         E7           Am
Baby mellow my mind
D7                                         G                 C
Make me feel like a schoolboy on good time
E7                                 Am
Jugglin’ nickels and dimes
D7                                         G
Satisfied with the fish on the line

[Verse]
Cmaj7                                         C7
I’ve been down the road and I’ve come back
Fmaj7                         E                         E7
Lonesome whistle on the railroad track
Am                 C/G         F         D7         G
Ain’t got nothin’ on those feelings that I had
C         E7                         Am
Somethin’s so hard to find
D7                         G                                 C
A situation that can casualize your mind

[Instrumental]
C E7 Am D7 G C E7 Am D7 G

[Bridge]
Cmaj7                                         C7
I’ve been down the road and I’ve come back
Fmaj7                                                 E7
Lonesome whistle on the railroad track
Am                 C/G                 F         D7         G
Ain’t got nothing on those feelings that I had

[Chorus]
C         E7                 Am
Baby mellow my mind
D7                         G                                 C
Make me feel like a schoolboy on good time
E7                                 Am
Jugglin’ nickels and dimes
D7                 G                 C
Satisfied with the fish on the line

How to play Mellow My Mind: key, chords and progression

Mellow My Mind by Neil Young is written in C major (no sharps or flats) and moves through 11 chords: C, E7, Am, D7, G, Cmaj7, C7, Fmaj7, E, C/G and F.

The progression the song keeps returning to is C – E7 – Am – D7 (I – III7 – vi – II7 in C major). In solfa, that is doh – mi – lah – reh. Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.

Beginner-friendly: almost every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.

Chord diagrams

C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
E7 chord on guitar (020100)
E7E G♯ B D
Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E
D7 chord on guitar (xx0212)
D7D F♯ A C
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
Cmaj7 chord on guitar (x32000)
Cmaj7C E G B
C7 chord on guitar (x32310)
C7C E G B♭
Fmaj7 chord on guitar (xx3210)
Fmaj7F A C E
E chord on guitar (022100)
EE G♯ B
F chord on guitar (133211)
FF A C

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Mellow My Mind chords: questions

What key is Mellow My Mind in?

Mellow My Mind by Neil Young is in the key of C major (no sharps or flats).

What chords are in Mellow My Mind?

Mellow My Mind uses 11 chords: C, E7, Am, D7, G, Cmaj7, C7, Fmaj7, E, C/G, F.

What is the chord progression of Mellow My Mind?

The main progression is C – E7 – Am – D7 (I – III7 – vi – II7).

Is Mellow My Mind easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Almost every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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