Does "The Wind Cries Mary" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Wind Cries Mary" is in the key of Bb at 70 BPM.

What chords are in "The Wind Cries Mary"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

The Wind Cries Mary — Piano Lead Sheet

"The Wind Cries Mary" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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 Bar 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.
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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.