The Wind Cries Mary

by Jimi Hendrix
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Af ter all the (Bb)jacks are in their box es

and the (C)clowns

have all gone to (F)bed,

you can (C)hear hap pi ness

stag ger in’ on (F)down the street,

(G)foot prints

(Bb)dressed in red.

And the (G)wind

(Bb)whis pers

(Eb5)Mar (E5)y.

A broom is (Bb)drear i ly sweep ing

up the (C)bro ken piec es of (Bb)yes ter day’s life.

(C)Some where (Cb)a (Bb)queen

is weep ing.

Some (G)where a king

has no (Eb5)wife.

And the (G)wind,

it (Bb)cries

(Eb5)Mar (E5)y.

The traf fic lights, (Bb)they turn, uh, blue to (F)mor row

and (C)shine their emp ti ness

down on my (F)bed.

The ti ny (C)is land

(Bb)sags

down stream

’cause the (G)life that lived is,

is dead.

And the (G)wind

(Bb)screams

(Eb5)Mar (E5)y.

Uh, will the wind ev er re mem (F)ber

the names

it has (Bb)blown in the past?

And with this (C)crutch,

its old (Bb)age,

and its (F)wis dom.

It whis pers, β€œNo,

this will (Bb)be the last.”

And the (G)wind

(Bb)cries

(Eb5)Mar (E5)y.

The Wind Cries Mary β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"The Wind Cries Mary" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 70 BPM.

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

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Why does "The Wind Cries Mary" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” 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 Cries Mary".
What key is "The Wind Cries Mary" by Jimi Hendrix played in?
The Wind Cries Mary is arranged in the key of Bb 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 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Wind Cries Mary" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Wind Cries Mary"?
Yes β€” 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 Jimi Hendrix. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Wind Cries Mary"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cb, Db, E, Eb, Ebpow, +4 more.
What other songs by Jimi Hendrix can I play here?
Try "HEY JOE", "CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC", "ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "The Wind Cries Mary"?
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 β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The Wind Cries Mary".
Can I see all the notes in "The Wind Cries Mary"?
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 Bb at 70 BPM.

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