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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"The Wayward Wind" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 110 BPM.
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About “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.