Because Of The Wind
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Intro: G5 C F F
F Dm Bb F
Do you know why the trees bend at the West Texas border?
F G5 C
Do you know why they bend and sway and twine?
F Dm Bb F
The trees bend because of the wind across that lonesome border
F Dm G5 C F
The trees bend because of the wind almost all the time
F Dm Bb F
Have you seen my Caroline up in Amarillo?
F G5 C
Have you seen my Caroline the one that I call mine?
F Dm Bb F
Well, if you see my Caroline with her hair of yellow
F Dm G5 C F
If you see my Caroline tell her I'm doin' fine
(steel guitar solo one time around)
F Dm Bb F
She is to me like the breeze that blows from Corpus Christi
F G5 C
She is to me like the breeze that blows up from the sea
F Dm Bb F
Now if she is like the breeze that blows from Corpus Christi
F Dm G5 C F
Then I must be like the trees 'cause Caroline blows through me
F Dm Bb F
Do you know why the trees bend at the West Texas border?
F G5 C
Do you know why they bend and sway and twine?
F Dm Bb F
The trees bend because of the wind across that lonesome border
F Dm G5 C F
The trees bend because of the wind almost all the time
outro:
F Dm G5 C F (F C F)
The trees bend because of the wind almost all the time
How to play Because Of The Wind
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G5. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.