Catch The Wind

by Donovan
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Lyrics

In the (C)chil ly

hours and (F)mi nutes

of un (C)cer tain ty.

I want to be

(C)in the warm hold

of your (G)lov ing (C)mind.

To (C)feel you

all a (F)round me

and to (C)take your hand

a (F)long the sand,

(C)ah, but I may as well

try and (G)catch the (C)wind.

(C)chil ly

hours and (F)mi nutes

of un (C)cer tain ty.

I want to be

(C)in the warm hold

of your (G)lov ing (C)mind.

To (C)feel you

all a (F)round me

and to (C)take your hand

a (F)long the sand,

(C)ah, but I may as well

try and (G)catch the (C)wind.

(F)Did dy da da da da (Em)da da da da,

da (F)da da

da (D7)da da

da (G7)da.

(C)Ah,

but I may as well (F)try and (G7)catch the (C)wind.

(C)Ah,

but I may as well (F)try and (G7)catch the (C)wind.

Catch The Wind โ€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Catch The Wind" by Donovan: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 114 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About โ€œCatch The Windโ€

What key is "Catch The Wind" by Donovan played in?
Catch The Wind is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Catch The Wind"?
The arrangement plays at 114 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Catch The Wind" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Catch The Wind"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Catch The Wind"?
"Catch The Wind" was originally performed by Donovan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Catch The Wind"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: C, D7, Em, F, F7, G, G6, G7.
What other songs by Donovan can I play here?
Try "SUNSHINE SUPERMAN", "MELLOW YELLOW", "Catch The Wind". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Catch The Wind" with lyrics?
Yes โ€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Catch The Wind" by Donovan. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does โ€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Catch The Wind" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) โ€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Catch The Wind" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes โ€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.