Oh, the way ward wind
is a rest less (G)wind,
a rest less (D)wind
that yearns to (A7)wan der;
and he was (D11)born
the next of (G)kin,
the next of (D)kin
to the (G)way ward (D)wind.
In a lone ly shack by a rail road track he spent his young er days,
and I guess the sound of the out ward bound (A7)made him a slave
to his wand ’rin’ (D)ways.
(CN.C.)Oh the way ward wind
is a rest less (G)wind,
a rest less (D)wind
that yearns to (A7)wan der;
and he was (D11)born
the next of (G)kin,
the next of (D)kin
to the (G)way ward (D)wind.
Oh I met him there in a bor der town, he vowed we’d nev er part,
’tho he tried his best to the set tle down (A7)I’m now a lone
with a bro ken (D)ways.
(CN.C.)Oh the way ward (D)heart.
(CN.C.)Oh the way ward (D)wind.
The Wayward Wind by Patsy Cline
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "The Wayward Wind" in?
- "The Wayward Wind" by Patsy Cline is in the key of D with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "The Wayward Wind" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "The Wayward Wind" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "The Wayward Wind"?
- This arrangement of "The Wayward Wind" uses 7 chords: A7, C, D, D7, Ddom, G, Gm.
- How long does it take to learn "The Wayward Wind" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Patsy Cline can I play here?
- Try "SIDE BY SIDE", "I FALL TO PIECES", "YOU BELONG TO ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.