Wild Is The Wind

by Nina Simone
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Lyrics

Love me, (Am)love me,

say you do,

let me fly

a (Dm7)way

with you,

for my love

is like the wind.

and wild is the wind.

Give me (Am)more

than one car ess,

sat is fy

this (Dm7)hung

ri ness,

let the wind

blow through your heart,

for wild is the wind.

You

touch me,

I hear the sound

of (Bm7)man do lins,

you

kiss me

with your kiss my life be gins.

You’re spring to me

all things to me

you’re life

it self.

Like a leaf

(Dm7)clings to a tree,

oh my dar ling

cling

to me,

for we’re crea tures

of the wind.

Wild is the wind,

wild’s

the wind,

wild

is the wind.

Wild Is The Wind — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Wild Is The Wind" by Nina Simone as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 60 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “Wild Is The Wind

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Wild Is The Wind" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Wild Is The Wind" by Nina Simone in?
The backing track is in C at 60 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 "Wild Is The Wind" 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 "Wild Is The Wind"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Wild Is The Wind", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Wild Is The Wind" 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 "Wild Is The Wind"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Wild Is The Wind"?
"Wild Is The Wind" was originally performed by Nina Simone. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Nina Simone are available?
Other accompaniments by Nina Simone: "Ain't Got No - I Got Life", "Don't Explain", "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Wild Is The Wind" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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