Northern Wind
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Intro: D G D
D G D A
There is a wind, my Billy, and it's awful strong
G D G
Come for you, and anyone who's helped you along.
A G
But I want to live, live, live and let the stars shine bright
D A
yes, I want to live, live, live and let it on alright
F#m G D
And when that bird sings from over that silver wall
A G
I don't want to fight it, Billy, 'cause I want to go
G C D C (Billy, Billy)
There's a Northern wind, Billy, blowin' up a southern change
D C D F
and a Northern wind , Billy, really makin' me feel kinda strange (Billy, Billy)
G F G F
there's a Northern wind, Billy, blowin' up a southern change (Billy, Billy)
G F G A
and a Northern wind, Billy, really makin' me feel kinda strange
G D A
And with this gun goes everything I want to say
G D G
Not for you, but for anyone who takes it away
A G
Let it fill his life, life, life until there's nothing left
D A
Let it kill his wife, wife, wife until he goes to bed
F#m G D
And when that bird sings from over that silver wall
A G
I don't want to fight it, Billy, 'cause I want to go
G C D C (Billy, Billy)
There's a Northern wind, Billy, blowin' up a southern change
D C D F
and a Northern wind , Billy, really makin' me feel kinda strange (Billy, Billy)
G F G F
there's a Northern wind, Billy, blowin' up a southern change (Billy, Billy)
G F G A
and a Northern wind, Billy, really makin' me feel kinda strange
G C D C (Billy, Billy)
There's a Northern wind, Billy, blowin' up a southern change
D C D F
and a Northern wind , Billy, really makin' me feel kinda strange (Billy, Billy)
G F G F
there's a Northern wind, Billy, blowin' up a southern change (Billy, Billy) . . .
How to play Northern 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 D. 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.