The Wind

by Cat Stevens
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Lyrics

I lis ten to the (A)wind, to the (Bsus)wind (B)of my (E)soul.

Where Iโ€™ll end up, well I (B)think me on ly God real ly (E)knows.

Iโ€™ve (B)sat up on the (A)set (B)ting (E)sun;

but (A)nev er, nev er, nev er, (B)nev er,

I (B)nev er want ed (A)wa (B)ter (E)once,

no, (A)nev er, nev er, nev (E)er.

I lis ten to my (A)words but they (Bsus)fall (B)far be (E)low.

I Iโ€™ll let my mus es (B)think me where my heart wants to (E)go.

Iโ€™ve (B)swam up on the (A)dev (B)ilโ€™s (E)lake;

but (A)nev er, nev er, nev er, (B)nev er,

Iโ€™ll (B)nev er make the (A)same (B)mis (E)take,

no, (A)nev er, nev er, nev (E)er.

The Wind โ€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"The Wind" in visual bar notation โ€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œThe Windโ€

Why does "The Wind" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff โ€” 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 Wind".
What key is "The Wind" by Cat Stevens played in?
The Wind is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Wind"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Wind" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Wind"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Wind"?
"The Wind" was originally performed by Cat Stevens. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Wind"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, A6, B, Bsus4, E, F#m.
What other songs by Cat Stevens can I play here?
Try "MATTHEW AND SON", "WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY", "WILD WORLD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "The 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 โ€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The Wind".
Can I see all the notes in "The 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 E at 120 BPM.

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