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 I’ll end up, well I (B)think me on ly God real ly (E)knows.

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

I’ve (B)swam up on the (A)dev (B)il’s (E)lake;

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

I’ll (B)nev er make the (A)same (B)mis (E)take,

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

The Wind — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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

Can I play "The Wind" without reading sheet music?
Yes — 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 Wind" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Wind"?
Yes — 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.
Can a complete beginner play "The Wind"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Wind" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "The 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 Wind" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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