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Af ter all the jacks are in their (F)box es
and the (Bb7)clowns have all gone to (F)bed,
you can hear (Bb7)hap pi ness stag ger ing on down the street,
(G7)foot prints dress in red.
And the (G7)wind
(Bb)whis pers (Eb)Mar (E)y.
A broom is drear i ly (F)sweep ing
up the bro ken piec es of yes ter day’s life.
Some where a queen is (F)weep ing,
some (G7)where a king has no wife.
And the (G7)wind
(Bb)cries
(Eb)Mar (E)y.
Traf fic lights turn blue to (F)mor row,
shin ing emp ti ness down on my (F)bed.
A tin y is land it (F)sags down stream,
’cause the (G7)life that they live is dead.
And the (G7)wind
(Bb)screams
(Eb)Mar (E)y.
Will the wind ev er re (F)mem ber
the (Bb7)names it has blown in the (F)past?
With its (C)crutch, its (Bb7)old age, its wis dom,
it whis pers (G7)no this won’t (Bb)be the last.
And the (G7)wind
(Bb)cries
(Eb)Mar (E)y.
The Wind Cries Mary — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Wind Cries Mary" by Jamie Cullum: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 80 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Wind Cries Mary”
- What key is "The Wind Cries Mary" by Jamie Cullum played in?
- The Wind Cries Mary is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Wind Cries Mary"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Wind Cries Mary" 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 Wind Cries Mary"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Wind Cries Mary"?
- "The Wind Cries Mary" was originally performed by Jamie Cullum. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Wind Cries Mary"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, Bb7, C, Db7, E, Eb, F, G7.
- What other songs by Jamie Cullum can I play here?
- Try "TWENTYSOMETHING", "NEXT YEAR, BABY", "GRAN TORINO". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Wind Cries Mary" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Wind Cries Mary" by Jamie Cullum. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Wind Cries Mary" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Wind Cries Mary" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.