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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"The Wayward Wind" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 110 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 “The Wayward Wind”
- Why does "The Wayward Wind" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "The Wayward Wind".
- What key is "The Wayward Wind" by Patsy Cline played in?
- The Wayward Wind 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 "The Wayward Wind"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Wayward Wind" 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 "The Wayward Wind"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Wayward Wind"?
- "The Wayward Wind" was originally performed by Patsy Cline. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Wayward Wind"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A7, C, D, D7, Ddom, G, Gm.
- What other songs by Patsy Cline can I play here?
- Try "SIDE BY SIDE", "I FALL TO PIECES", "YOU BELONG TO ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "The Wayward Wind"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The Wayward Wind".
- Can I see all the notes in "The Wayward Wind"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 110 BPM.