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Interactive piano tutorial for "Ghosts In Your Mind" by Terry Jacks, in A major at about 136 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Ghosts In Your Mind by Terry Jacks
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Ghosts In Your Mind" by Terry Jacks, 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

Genrefolk · acoustic · indie folk
Moodmelancholic · reflective · nostalgic
Signaturehaunting acoustic ballad with a lingering sense of loss
A major
Key
136
BPM
3/4
Time
Chords

The progression

A
B♭
B
C
E
C♯m7
D
Bm7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, warm, and intimate
vocals
male lead, soft, gentle, and slightly breathy, delivering the lyrics with a tender, introspective tone
electric bass
soft, supportive, and melodic
drums
light, brushed, and understated
synth pads
subtle, atmospheric, and ethereal
Album & artist
ALBUM

Into the Past

A greatest hits compilation gathering Terry Jacks' best-known solo recordings, including 'Seasons in the Sun'. It offers a solid overview of his output from the early-to-mid 1970s.

All of Into the Past
Artist

Terry Jacks

Terry Jacks is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer from Winnipeg, Manitoba, who grew up in Vancouver. He started out in the mid-1960s as a guitarist and vocalist with the Vancouver band the Chessmen before finding solo success in the early 1970s with soft pop and easy listening material. His 1974 single 'Seasons in the Sun' reached number one in over ten countries and remains the work he is most associated with.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Ghosts In Your Mind" in?

"Ghosts In Your Mind" by Terry Jacks is in A major.

What is the tempo of "Ghosts In Your Mind"?

"Ghosts In Your Mind" plays at around 136 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chords are in "Ghosts In Your Mind"?

The core progression is A, B♭, B, C, E, and C♯m7, built around the A major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Ghosts In Your Mind"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, synth pads, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Ghosts In Your Mind"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Ghosts In Your Mind" by Terry Jacks into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Ghosts In Your Mind" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Ghosts In Your Mind" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 136 BPM in A major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Ghosts In Your Mind" on?

"Ghosts In Your Mind" appears on Into the Past (null).

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