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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "August Winds" by Sting in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “August Winds”
- Can I learn "August Winds" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "August Winds" with hands-separate practice in D at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "August Winds"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "August Winds" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "August Winds"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "August Winds" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.