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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Winter Winds" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Winter Winds" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Winter Winds" is in G.
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.
Does "Winter Winds" 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. "Winter Winds" is in the key of G at 125 BPM.
What chords are in "Winter Winds"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.