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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Wind" by Cat Stevens in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "The Wind" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Wind" with hands-separate practice in E at 120 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "The Wind"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Wind" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Wind"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Wind" is in the key of E at 120 BPM.

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