Suspicious Minds (Elvis Presley)
No lyrics here
Copyright rules mean this note has chords and structure only — pull the words up separately (Spotify/lyric site) while you play.
Song Info
- Artist: Elvis Presley
- Key: G major
- Capo: none
- Difficulty: Intermediate — more chord variety than most on this list
Chords Used
G, C, D, Em, Am
Song Structure & Chord Progression
- Verse: G – C – G – D (repeat)
- Chorus: Em – C – G – D – Am – D – G
- Bridge/Breakdown (the famous “fade out, fade back in” section): G – C – G – D, dynamics drop right down then build back up
- Final Chorus/Outro: Em – C – G – D – Am – D – G, big finish
Strumming Pattern
Steady D - DU - UDU. Build intensity into the chorus — this song is about dynamics as much as chords.
Practice Notes
- Can play through with this chord sheet
- Can play the verse without looking
- Can play the full song without looking
- Can sing + play together
Practice Log
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