Little Wing
View chords used in this chart
Tuning:E
Em11 Em11/F# G Am7 Em C7
C F D Dsus4 Bm7 Bbm7
Intro
Em11 (x4 before solo)
Em11 (same chords for solo)
Em11 (x4 after solo)
Verse 1
Em11 G
Now she's walking through the clouds
Am7
With a circus mind
Em
That's running wild
Bm7
Butterflies and zebras
Am7 C
And moonbeams and fairytales
G F
All she ever thinks about
C D Dsus4 D
Is riding with the wind
Verse 2 **
Em11 G
When I'm sad she comes to me
Am7
With a thousand smiles
Em
She gives to me, free
Bm7 Am7
'It's alright, it's alright' she says
C G F
Take anything you want from me
C D Dsus4 D
Anything
*** Instrumental 1
Em11 G Am7 Em
Bm7 Am7 C G F C D
Dsus4 D D
Verse 1
Em11 Em11/F# G
Now she's walking through the clouds
Am7
With a circus mind
Em
That's running wild
Bm7
Butterflies and zebras
Am7 C
And moonbeams and fairytales
G F
All she ever thinks about
C D Dsus4 D
Is riding with the wind
**** Instrumental 2
Em11 G Am7 Em }
Bm7 Am7 C G F C D } x2
Dsus4 D D }
Instrumental 1
Em11 G Am7 Em
Bm7 Am7 C G F C D
Dsus4 D D D Dsus4 D
How to play Little Wing
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 E. 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.