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Elvis Presley Suspicious Minds
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Welcome to my Elvis Presley Suspicious Minds page you'll find the lyrics to this song, a free pdf chords and lyrics sheet along with tutorial demos and a link to purchase full lessons in .mp4 format.
Elvis Presley Suspicious Minds
Chords, Lyrics, Demo, Tutorial
Suspicious Minds is one of Elvis Presley's most well-known and enduring hits. It was released as a single on August 26, 1969, by RCA Records. The song was written by Mark James and produced by Chips Moman.
"Suspicious Minds" is a song that blends elements of rock, soul, and gospel music. It features Presley's powerful vocals and is known for its catchy melody and memorable chorus. The song's lyrics revolve around a troubled romantic relationship, with Presley expressing suspicions and doubts about his partner's faithfulness.
The recording of "Suspicious Minds" was a critical and commercial success. It peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, becoming Presley's last #1 hit during his lifetime. It also reached the top of the charts in several other countries. The song has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 1 million copies.
Presley's rendition of "Suspicious Minds" is considered a highlight of his later career and is often praised for its vocal performance, production quality, and overall impact. It remains a beloved and iconic song in the Elvis Presley discography, and is frequently included in his greatest hits compilations and retrospectives.
This song can be found on the album "Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits".
Suspicious Minds Lyrics
We're caught in a trap -------- I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Why can't you see ------- What you're doing to me
When you don't believe a word I say?
We can't go on together - With suspicious minds
And we can't build our dreams - On suspicious minds
So, if an old friend I know ------- Stops by to say hello
Would I still see suspicion in your eyes?
Here we go again ------- Asking where I've been
You can't see the tears are real - I'm crying
We can't go on together - With suspicious minds
And we can't build our dreams - On suspicious minds
Oh, let our love survive - Or dry the tears from your eyes
Let's don't let a good thing die - When, honey, you know
I've never lied to you -- Mmm, yeah, yeah
We're caught in a trap -------- I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Why can't you see ------- What you're doing to me
When you don't believe a word I say?
Don't you know - I'm caught in a trap - I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Don't you know - I'm caught in a trap - I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
- Drop D Tuning: No
- Capo: No
- Rhythm: 1-2 down down down up down up down up down up and repeat will work with some chops in the rhythm
- Picking: Yes
- Chords: G, C/G, D, Bm, Em
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Suspicious Minds Tips
For the rhythm in this song you'll start off with 2 arpeggio notes on the beginning chords followed by two quick down strokes and then you can do a steady down up down up down up down up and repeat. Once the song starts to take off you can ignore the arpeggio and just play the rhythm.
In the chorus you'll use mainly downstrokes to chop up the chords.
Elvis didn't put any picking breaks in this one but instead chose to keep repeating the ending lyrics, so I changed that arrangement here you placed a break that follows the melody.
I'm just blending it with the rhythm, so it's not standalone lead or overly complex. You can use it or leave it out of your arrangement.
Thanks for stopping by my Elvis Presley Suspicious Minds page and I hope the info here was helpful.
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Elvis Presley Suspicious Minds - Live In Vegas
Elvis Presley performed "Suspicious Minds" live in Las Vegas as part of his concert engagements at the International Hotel (now the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino) in the late 1960s and early 1970s. His Las Vegas shows, often referred to as the "Elvis Vegas shows" or "Elvis in Vegas," were a significant part of his concert career and helped solidify his status as a legendary live performer.
Presley's performances of "Suspicious Minds" in Las Vegas were known for their electrifying energy and powerful vocals. He would often include the song as a show-stopping finale, leaving the audience in awe with his dynamic performance. Presley would showcase his vocal range and charisma during the song, delivering its emotional lyrics with passion and flair.
One particularly memorable performance of "Suspicious Minds" by Elvis Presley in Las Vegas took place during his 1969 engagement at the International Hotel, which marked his return to live performances after a long hiatus from touring. This performance was recorded and later released as part of his album "Elvis in Person at the International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada," which included a live version of "Suspicious Minds" that captured the excitement and energy of his Vegas shows (see video below).
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