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Interactive piano tutorial for "I've Got My Mind Set On You" by James Ray, in F major at about 167 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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I've Got My Mind Set On You by James Ray
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "I've Got My Mind Set On You" by James Ray, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genresoul · funk · R&B
Moodconfident · determined · groovy
Signaturegroovy funk with soulful R&B flair
F major
Key
167
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Dm
Gm
C
F
C7
B♭
Gm7
B♭m
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusPost-ChorusBridgeInstrumentalOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
tight, syncopated drum kit with crisp snare and tight hi-hats
bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
vocals
male lead voice with a smooth, soulful timbre, delivering the lyrics with confident, expressive phrasing
brass section
bright, punchy brass hits and melodic lines that accentuate the rhythm and add a classic funk flavor
electric guitar
clean, rhythmic electric guitar comping with muted strums and occasional melodic fills
organ
warm, sustained organ chords that fill the harmonic space
Album & artist
ALBUM

James Ray (1961)

This debut album on Caprice Records includes his signature song 'If You Gotta Make a Fool of Somebody,' which reached the R&B top ten and caught the attention of the Beatles, and 'Got My Mind Set On You,' later revived by George Harrison for a number one hit in 1988. It is a compact slice of early 1960s soul and R&B that showcases Ray's raw, expressive voice.

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Artist

James Ray

James Ray was an R&B singer born in Washington, D.C., in 1941 who relocated to New York City by the end of the 1950s. He recorded under the name Little Jimmy Ray before signing to Caprice Records and breaking through in 1961 with a soulful style that drew comparisons to Little Willie John. His career was brief, ending with his death from a drug overdose in 1965, but his recordings left a lasting mark, influencing artists including the Beatles.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "I've Got My Mind Set On You" in?

"I've Got My Mind Set On You" by James Ray is in F major.

What is the tempo of "I've Got My Mind Set On You"?

"I've Got My Mind Set On You" plays at around 167 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "I've Got My Mind Set On You"?

The core progression is Dm, Gm, C, F, C7, and B♭, built around the F major tonal center.

What instruments play on "I've Got My Mind Set On You"?

The recording features drums, bass, electric guitar, organ, brass section, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "I've Got My Mind Set On You"?

Yes. Songscription turns "I've Got My Mind Set On You" by James Ray into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "I've Got My Mind Set On You" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "I've Got My Mind Set On You" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 167 BPM in F major, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.

What album is "I've Got My Mind Set On You" on?

"I've Got My Mind Set On You" appears on James Ray (1961).

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