The Wayward Wind

by Patsy Cline
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Lyrics

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 β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Wayward Wind" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.

About β€œThe Wayward Wind”

Can I play "The Wayward Wind" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Wayward Wind" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 β€” 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.
Can a complete beginner play "The Wayward Wind"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "The Wayward Wind" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "The Wayward Wind"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Wayward Wind" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.