Whistle Down The Wind

by Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Lyrics

(D)Whis tle down the wind,

(Dsus2)let your voic es (D)car ry.

(A)Drown out all the rain,

light a patch of dark ness, (D)treach er ous and scar y.

(D6)Howl at the (D)stars,

whis per when you’re (D)sleep ing.

(A7)I’ll be there to hold you, I’ll be there to stop the (Dsus2)chills and all the (D)weep ing.

Make it (G)clear

and strong

so the (Em7)whole

night (D)long

ev ’ry (F#m)sig nal that you send, un (G)til the ver y end, (D)I will not a (Bm7)ban don (Em)you, my pre cious (A)friend.

So (Dsus2)try and stem the (D)tide,

(Dsus2)then you’ll raise a (D)ban ner,

send a (A)flare up in the sky,

try to burn a torch and (D6)try to build a (D)bon fire.

Ev ’ry (Em)sig nal that you send, un (A7)til the ver y end, I’m (D)there.

So (A7)whis tle down the wind, for I have al ways been (D)right here.

Make it (G)clear

and

strong

so the (Em7)whole

night

(D)long

ev ’ry (F#m)sig nal that you send, un (G)til the ver y end,

(D)I will not a (Bm7)ban don (Em)you, my pre cious (A)friend.

So (Dsus2)try and stem the (D)tide,

(Dsus2)then you’ll raise a (D)ban ner,

send a (A)flare up in the sky,

try to burn a torch and (D6)try to build a (D)bon fire.

Ev ’ry (Em)sig nal that you send, un (A7)til the ver y end, I’m (D)there.

So (A7)whis tle down the wind, for I have al ways been (D)right here.

Make it (A)whis tle down the wind, for I have al ways been right (D)there.

Whistle Down The Wind — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Whistle Down The Wind" by Andrew Lloyd Webber in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 100 BPM.

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

About “Whistle Down The Wind”

Can I learn "Whistle Down The Wind" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — 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 "Whistle Down The Wind" with hands-separate practice in D at 100 BPM.
What key is "Whistle Down The Wind" by Andrew Lloyd Webber played in?
Whistle Down The Wind is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Whistle Down The Wind"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Whistle Down The Wind" 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 "Whistle Down The Wind"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Whistle Down The Wind"?
"Whistle Down The Wind" was originally performed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber can I play here?
Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Whistle Down The Wind"?
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 "Whistle Down The Wind" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Whistle Down The Wind"?
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. "Whistle Down The Wind" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.