Where Is My Mind? by Pixies

Key: E · 161 BPM · 4/4

Where Is My Mind? by Pixies is written in E major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: A-E-C#m. At 161 BPM, it moves at a fast, high-energy pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution) in E major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-V-IV progression

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CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoEA-E-C#m
Capo 2DG-D-Bm
Capo 4CF-C-Am
Capo 7AD-A-F#m

Chord chart

  • 0:05 C#m
  • 0:06 G#
  • 0:08 A
  • 0:09 E
  • 0:11 C#m
  • 0:14 A
  • 0:15 E
  • 0:17 C#m
  • 0:20 A
  • 0:22 E
  • 0:23 C#m
  • 0:26 A
  • 0:27 E
  • 0:29 C#m
  • 0:32 A
  • 0:33 E
  • 0:35 C#m
  • 0:38 A
  • 0:39 E
  • 0:41 C#m
  • 0:44 A
  • 0:45 E
  • 0:50 A
  • 0:52 E
  • 0:53 C#m
  • 0:55 A
  • 0:57 E
  • 0:58 C#m
  • 1:01 A
  • 1:03 E
  • 1:06 A
  • 1:09 C#m
  • 1:12 B
  • 1:14 E
  • 1:16 C#m
  • 1:19 A
  • 1:20 E
  • 1:22 C#m
  • 1:25 A
  • 1:26 E
  • 1:28 C#m
  • 1:31 A
  • 1:32 E
  • 1:36 A
  • 1:38 E
  • 1:39 C#m
  • 1:42 A
  • 1:44 E
  • 1:45 C#m
  • 1:48 A
  • 1:50 E
  • 1:52 A
  • 1:56 C#m
  • 1:58 B
  • 2:09 E
  • 2:11 C#m
  • 2:14 A
  • 2:15 E
  • 2:17 C#m
  • 2:20 A
  • 2:21 E
  • 2:23 C#m
  • 2:26 A
  • 2:27 E
  • 2:28 C#m
  • 2:31 A
  • 2:33 E
  • 2:34 C#m
  • 2:37 A
  • 2:39 E
  • 2:40 C#m
  • 2:43 A
  • 2:45 E
  • 2:47 A
  • 2:50 C#m
  • 2:53 B
  • 2:56 E
  • 2:58 C#m
  • 3:00 A
  • 3:02 E
  • 3:03 C#m
  • 3:06 A
  • 3:08 E
  • 3:09 C#m
  • 3:12 A
  • 3:14 E
  • 3:15 C#m
  • 3:18 A
  • 3:19 E
  • 3:21 C#m
  • 3:24 A
  • 3:25 E
  • 3:27 C#m
  • 3:30 A
  • 3:31 E
  • 3:33 C#m

Frequently asked questions

What key is Where Is My Mind? in?

Where Is My Mind? is in E major.

What chords does Where Is My Mind? use?

The core of Where Is My Mind? cycles through A, E, C#m (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Where Is My Mind??

Where Is My Mind? runs at 161 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Where Is My Mind? use?

Where Is My Mind? follows the I-V-IV progression. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.

What capo should I use for Where Is My Mind??

No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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