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The tempo of the song You Are on My Mind by Chicago is 110 BPM.

You Are on My Mind

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Key: DM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Easy Chord Tip: No capo — use open Dm chord shapes.

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tune Transposed: semitones

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Song Fundamentals

Key Dm (D Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 16 Unique Chords

Genre Album Rock

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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You Are on My Mind by Chicago is played in the key of Dm. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Dm in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'You Are on My Mind' by Chicago utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. To prevent hand fatigue on the challenging F barre chord, beginners can comfortably substitute an open Fmaj7 (xx3210) or small four-string F (xx3211) without sacrificing harmonic richness or vocal support. The pivotal chord transition occurs between F and Gb: anchor your index finger as a pivot guide and keep your fingertips close to the frets to prevent hesitation on the downbeat. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 79 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

III – ♯III – iv – V – i – iv

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

F F# Gm7 A7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Dm7 Bbmaj7 Fmaj7 C11 C7 F7 Dm B5 C5 D5 Eb E

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key DM Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key DM Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of Dm without a capo.

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Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of DM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

i Dm Tonic

ii° Edim Supertonic

III F Mediant

iv Gm Subdominant

v Am Dominant

VI A# Submediant

VII C Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 16 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 7 barre chord shapes (F, F#, Gm7)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Bbmaj7, Fmaj7, C11)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: DM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: III – ♯III – iv – V – i – iv • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for You Are on My Mind (Chicago)?

To play the Easy Chords for You Are on My Mind, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for You Are on My Mind?

The original recording key for You Are on My Mind by Chicago is DM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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