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€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Wind Cries Mary" by Jimi Hendrix in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 70 BPM.

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

About β€œThe Wind Cries Mary”

Can I learn "The Wind Cries Mary" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Wind Cries Mary" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 70 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Wind Cries Mary"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Wind Cries Mary" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Wind Cries Mary"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Wind Cries Mary" is in the key of Bb at 70 BPM.

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