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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, “No,
this will (Bb)be the last.”
And the (G)wind
(Bb)cries
(Eb5)Mar (E5)y.
The Wind Cries Mary — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Wind Cries Mary" 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 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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About “The Wind Cries Mary”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Wind Cries Mary"?
- 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 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 — 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 — 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 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 Cries Mary". Key of Bb, 70 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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