Other arrangements of The Wind Beneath My Wings
Pick a learning view.
It must have been cold there in my (C)shad (D)ow,
to nev er have sun light on your (C)face.
You’ve been con tent to let me (D7sus)shine,
you al ways walked the step be hind.
I was the one with all the (C)glo (D)ry,
while you were the one with all the (D)strength,
on ly a face with out a (D7sus)name,
I nev er once heard you com (D)plain.
Did you ev er know that you’re my (G)he ro,
and ev ’ry thing I’d like to (G)be?
I can fly high er than an (G)ea
(D)gle,
’cause you are the wind be (D7)neath my (Gmaj9)wings.
It might have ap peared to go un (C)no (D)ticed
that I’ve got it all here in my (C)heart.
I want you to know I know the (D7sus)truth:
I would be noth in’ with out (D)you.
(Gmaj9)wings.
(D)You are the wind be (D7)neath my (G)wings.
The Wind Beneath My Wings — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Wind Beneath My Wings" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 120 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to get comfortable with extended chord voicings — those Gmaj7 and Gmaj9 shapes will stretch your right hand just enough to start feeling natural with jazzy colors.
Your left hand has a walking bass line throughout, so I'd strongly recommend isolating it first at around 80 BPM until the pattern feels automatic; walking bass at 120 demands steady, even timing that falls apart fast if you're still thinking about note choices.
Watch the B major chord — it's the one outsider in this key of G and tends to catch people off guard, especially moving into or out of Em.
Practice that specific transition in a short loop.
Pedal generously but change it with every chord shift to keep the walking bass clean, not muddy.
Once both hands sync up, this song will genuinely solidify your confidence with smooth, sustained ballad playing and those beautiful major seventh sounds you'll use everywhere from here on.
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About “The Wind Beneath My Wings”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Wind Beneath My Wings"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "The Wind Beneath My Wings" by Bette Midler played in?
- The Wind Beneath My Wings is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Wind Beneath My Wings"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Wind Beneath My Wings" 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 Beneath My Wings"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Wind Beneath My Wings"?
- "The Wind Beneath My Wings" was originally performed by Bette Midler. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Wind Beneath My Wings"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, Am7, B, C, D, D7, Em, G, +2 more.
- What other songs by Bette Midler can I play here?
- Try "From a Distance", "FROM A DISTANCE", "FROM A DISTANCE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Wind Beneath My Wings". Key of G, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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