Winter Winds

by Mumford & Sons
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Lyrics

As the win ter (D)winds lit ter (Em)Lon don with lone ly (C)hearts, oh, the (G)warmth in your (D)eyes swept me (Em)in to your (C)arms.

Was it (G)love, or fear of the (D)cold that (Em)lead us through the night?

For (G)ev ’ry (D)kiss your (Em)beau ty trumped my doubt.

And my head told (G)my heart: (C)“Let (G)love (D)grow.”

But my heart told (G)my head: (C)“This (G)time, (D)no, this time no.”

We’ll be washed and (D)bur ied one (Em)day,

my girl.

And the (G)time we were (D)giv en will be (Em)left for the (C)world.

The (G)flesh that lived and (D)loved will be (Em)eat en by (C)plague.

So (G)let the mem o (D)ries be (Em)good for those who stay.

Hey!

And my head told (G)my heart: (C)“Let (G)love (D)grow.”

But my heart told (G)my head: (C)“This (G)time, (D)no,” yes, my (C)heart told (G)my head: (C)“This (G)time, (D)no, this time no.”

Oh, the (G)shame that sent me (D)off from the (Em)God that I once (C)loved was the (G)same that sent me (D)in to your (C)arms.

Oh, and (G)pes ti lence is (D)won when you are (Em)lost and I am (C)gone.

And no (G)hope, no (D)hope will o ver come.

But (G)if your (D)strife strikes (Em)at

your (C)sleep,

re (G)mem ber (D)spring swaps (Em)snow

for (C)leaves.

(G)You’ll be (D)hap py and (Em)whole some a (C)gain, when the (G)cit y (D)clears and (Em)sun

de (C)scends.

Hey!

And my head told (G)my heart: (C)“Let (G)love (D)grow.”

But my heart told (G)my head: (C)“This (G)time, (D)no.”

And my head told (G)my heart: (C)“Let (G)love (D)grow.”

But my heart told (G)my head: (C)“This (G)time, (D)no; this time, no.”

Oh.

Winter Winds — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Winter Winds" 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 G, 125 BPM.

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

About “Winter Winds”

Why does "Winter Winds" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Winter Winds".
What key is "Winter Winds" by Mumford & Sons played in?
Winter Winds is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Winter Winds"?
The arrangement plays at 125 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Winter Winds" 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 "Winter Winds"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Winter Winds"?
"Winter Winds" was originally performed by Mumford & Sons. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Winter Winds"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D, Em, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Mumford & Sons can I play here?
Try "BELIEVE", "DUST BOWL DANCE", "THE CAVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Winter Winds"?
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 "Winter Winds".
Can I see all the notes in "Winter Winds"?
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 G at 125 BPM.