The Wind Cries Mary

· by Jimi Hendrix

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Lyrics

Af ter all the (Bb)jacks are in their box es

and the (C)clowns

have all gone to (F)bed,

you can (C)hear hap pi ness

stag ger in’ on (F)down the street,

(G)foot prints

(Bb)dressed in red.

And the (G)wind

(Bb)whis pers

(Eb5)Mar (E5)y.

A broom is (Bb)drear i ly sweep ing

up the (C)bro ken piec es of (Bb)yes ter day’s life.

(C)Some where (Cb)a (Bb)queen

is weep ing.

Some (G)where a king

has no (Eb5)wife.

And the (G)wind,

it (Bb)cries

(Eb5)Mar (E5)y.

The traf fic lights, (Bb)they turn, uh, blue to (F)mor row

and (C)shine their emp ti ness

down on my (F)bed.

The ti ny (C)is land

(Bb)sags

down stream

’cause the (G)life that lived is,

is dead.

And the (G)wind

(Bb)screams

(Eb5)Mar (E5)y.

Uh, will the wind ev er re mem (F)ber

the names

it has (Bb)blown in the past?

And with this (C)crutch,

its old (Bb)age,

and its (F)wis dom.

It whis pers, “No,

this will (Bb)be the last.”

And the (G)wind

(Bb)cries

(Eb5)Mar (E5)y.

The Wind Cries Mary by Jimi Hendrix — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Wind Cries Mary” by Jimi Hendrix in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 70 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Wind Cries Mary" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "The Wind Cries Mary"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "The Wind Cries Mary" use?: Just 12 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cb, Db, E, Eb, Ebpow, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jimi Hendrix songs work for kids?: Try "HEY JOE", "CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC", "ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.