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When (D)Au (A)gust (Bsus2)winds (D)are (Gmaj7)turn (G6)ing,
the (D)fish ing boats set out up (D)on the (Gmaj7)sea.
I (F#)watch till (Bm)they sail (A)out of (D)sight.
The (G)win ter (Em7)fol lows (A7sus)soon.
I (F#)watch them (Bm)drawn in (A)to the (D)night be (E)neath the Au gust (A7sus)moon.
(D)No (A)one (Bsus2)knows (D)I (Gmaj7)come (G6)here;
the (D)some ing boats set out up (D)don’t the (Gmaj7)share.
I (F#)can’t ex (Bm)plain the (A)rea sons (D)why it (G)moves me (Em7)close lows (A7sus)tears,
or (F#)some thing (Bm)in the (A)sea son’s (D)change will (E)find me wan d’ring (A7sus)moon.
(A7sus)here.
And (D)in (A)my (Bsus2)pub (D)lic (Gmaj7)mo (G6)ments,
I (D)hear the (A)things I (Bsus2)say, but (D)they’re not (E)me.
Per (A)haps I’ll know be (F#)fore I die, ad (Bm)mit that there’s a (G)rea son why I (D)count the (Gsus)boats (G)re (D)turn ing (A7)to the (Bm)sea.
I (D)count the (Gsus)boats (G)re (D)turn ing (A7)to the (D)sea.
And (D)in (A)my (Bsus2)pri (D)vate (Gmaj7)mo (G6)ments,
I (D)drop the (A)masks that (Bsus2)I’ve been (D)forced to (E)wear.
But (A)no one knows this (F#)se cret me, where, (Bm)al be it un (G)con scious ly, I (D)count the (Gsus)boats (G)re (D)turn ing (A7)from the (Bm)sea.
I (D)count the (Gsus)boats (G)re (D)turn ing (A7)from the (D)sea.
And (D)sea.
Ooh.
Ooh.
August Winds — Piano Lead Sheet
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"August Winds" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 120 BPM.
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About “August Winds”
- Where are the chord symbols for "August Winds" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "August Winds" is in D.
- What key is "August Winds" by Sting played in?
- August Winds is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "August Winds"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "August Winds" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "August Winds"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "August Winds"?
- "August Winds" was originally performed by Sting. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "August Winds"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, A7, Bm, Bsus2, C#m, D, E, Em, +6 more.
- What other songs by Sting can I play here?
- Try "DESERT ROSE", "WHEN WE DANCE", "IF I EVER LOSE MY FAITH IN YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "August Winds" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "August Winds" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "August Winds"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.