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 — 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.

The Wind Cries Mary — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"The Wind Cries Mary" in visual bar notation — 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: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

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, “No, this will (Bb)be the last.” And the (G)wind (Bb)cries (Eb5)Mar (E5)y.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: Bb
Tempo: 70 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Jimi Hendrix

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How to Play "The Wind Cries Mary" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.