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E7
What goes E7on in your heart?
What goes on in your A7mind?
You are E7tearing me apart
When you treat me so unA7kind
What goes B7on in your Emind?
The E7other day I saw you, as I Amwalked along the road
But E7when I saw him with you, I could Amfeel my future fold
It's so Ameasy for a B7girl like you to Elie; tell me B7why
What goes E7on in your heart?
What goes on in your A7mind?
You are E7tearing me apart
When you treat me so unA7kind
What goes B7on in your Emind?
I E7met you in the morning, Amwaiting for the tides of time
But E7now the tide is turning I can Amsee that I was blind
It's so Ameasy for a B7girl like you to Elie; tell me B7why
What goes E7on in your heart?
What goes on in your A7mind?
You are E7tearing me apart
When you treat me so unA7kind
What goes B7on in your Emind?
I E7used to think of no one else, Ambut you were just the same
You E7didn't even think of me, as Amsomeone with a name
Did you Ammean to break my heart and watch me Edie? Tell me B7why
What goes E7on in your heart?
What goes on in your A7mind?
You are E7tearing me apart
When you treat me so unA7kind
What goes B7on in your Emind?
* Alternate:
Capo II
E7= D7  
A7= G7  
B7= A7  
Am= Gm  
E= D  
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The story behind the song

This song, appearing on the 1965 album Rubber Soul, features Ringo Starr on lead vocals and is the only Beatles song credited to Lennon–McCartney–Starkey. John Lennon originally wrote the song in 1959, heavily inspired by Buddy Holly, though only the chorus remained the same in the final version. It was later resurrected with contributions from Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. Playing this song, you're tapping into a classic tale of longing and unanswered questions in a relationship.

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