When Youre On My Mind chords - George Strait Chords

When Youre On My Mind chords

She Knows When Youre On My Mind
by George Strait from the album Blue Clear Sky
written by Wayne Kemp and Mike Vickery
Transcribed by Jason and Jennifer Hannan
Capo 3

Intro:  D  A  D

She [D]knows shes holdin someone who dont [G]love her
She [Em]knows shes where you could have [A]been
She [D]knows I turned to her because you [G]turned me down
And [F#m]she knows when youre [A]on my mind a[D]gain  [D/E] - [D/F#]

Chorus

Every [G]night she opens up the door to [F#m]heaven
But [Bm]when youre on my mind I cant go [A]in
And you come [D]runnin thru my mind
And I [G]let memory [Bm]chase you
[F#m]She knows when youre [A]on my mind a[D]gain

2nd verse (same chords as first)

Sometimes late at night I hear her crying
She turns to me but you wont let her in

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She knows the door is locked but she keeps trying
She knows when youre on my mind again

Repeat chorus






How to play "When You're On My Mind" on guitar by George Strait

Capo: 3rd fret

[Intro]
- Chords: D,A,D
- Strumming Pattern: Begin with slow downstrokes to create
a meditative environment.

[Verse 1
- Chord progression: D, G, Em, A, D, G, F#m, A, D/E, D/F#
- Playing Style: Create a rich and deep tone by using open chords.
- Transition easily from D to G, then Em to A.
- Tip: Use slow strumming to emphasize the emotional depth in the words.

[Chorus]
- Chord progression: G, F#m, Bm, A, D, G, Bm, F#m, A, D
- Strumming: For a balanced rhythm, alternate down and upstrokes.
- Focus: Ensure seamless transitions, notably from F#m to Bm and A.
- Feeling: Use your playing to express the emotional weight of the chorus.

[Verse #2]
- Chord progression: D, G, Em, A, D, G, F#m, A, D, D/E, D/F# Continue
to use the same playing style and strumming pattern as in Verse 1.
- Maintain a consistent rhythm and seamless transitions.

[Chorus]
- Use the same chord sequence and strumming rhythm as in
the preceding chorus.

[Outro]
- End the song gradually strumming the D chord for a reflective finish.

[General Advice]
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B e) with a capo at the third fret.
- Tone: To emulate George Strait's classic country sound, use a clean
tone on your amplifier.
- Practice: Concentrate on smooth chord changes and keeping a steady pace.

[Common Errors].
- The chords are not moving cleanly, particularly from F#m to Bm and A.
- Strumming too quickly, detracting from the song's introspective vibe.
- Improper finger positioning results in muffled or buzzing strings.

George Strait's song "When You're On My Mind" explores
lingering memories of a former love.
- The lyrics depict the difficulty of moving on despite being
tormented by memories.
- The chorus emphasizes the significance of these memories in
contemporary relationships.

George Strait, born May 18, 1952, is a country music legend recognized for his
classic approach. He is one of the world's best-selling artists, having sold over 
100 million records. Strait is well-known for his cowboy persona and has
a career spanning decades.

This lesson walks you through the steps of mastering "When You're On My Mind"
and captures the essence of George Strait's music style.