1.
ter all the jacks are in the (F)box es,
and the clowns have all gone to bed,
you can hear (Bb)hap pi ness stag ger ing (F)on down the street,
(G)foot prints dressed in red.
And the (G)wind
(Bb)whis pers (Eb)Ma (E)ry.
2.
broom is drear i ly (F)sweep in’
up the bro ken pie (Bb)ces of yes ter day’s life,
some where a queen is (F)weep ing,
some (G)where a king has no wife.
And the (G)wind
(Bb)cries
(Eb)Ma (E)ry.
3.The traf fic lights turn blue to (F)mor row,
shin ing emp ti (Bb)ness down
(F)on my bed.
Their ti ny is land, it sags down stream,
’cause the life that they lead is dead.
And the (G)wind
(Bb)screams
(Eb)Ma (E)ry.
Ooh yeah.
4.
will that wind ev er re (F)mem ber
the names it has blown in the (F)past?
With its (C)crutch, its (Bb)old age its wis (F)dom
whis pers (G)“No, this (Bb)will be the last.”
And the (G)wind
(Bb)cries
(Eb)Ma (E)ry.
The Wind Cries Mary — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "The Wind Cries Mary" by Jamie Cullum in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Bb, 79 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “The Wind Cries Mary”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Wind Cries Mary" by Jamie Cullum in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 79 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "The Wind Cries Mary" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "The Wind Cries Mary"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Wind Cries Mary", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Wind Cries Mary" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "The Wind Cries Mary"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The Wind Cries Mary"?
- "The Wind Cries Mary" was originally performed by Jamie Cullum. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Jamie Cullum are available?
- Other accompaniments by Jamie Cullum: "But For Now", "Pointless Nostalgic", "These Are The Days". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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