Strong, Strong Wind
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[Intro: ]D - F#m7 - G - (Asus4 - A)
D
We walked away before
A/C#
There were too many storms
G D/F# Em7
We could not get through
Asus4
But I still kept loving you
D
Now fate brought you back to me
A/C#
This time I won't let you leave
G D/F# Em7 Asus4
I'm holding on to you, forever,
A
I'm never letting go
G D/F#
The time I spent away from you
Em7 Bm7
was time that made me see
Bb F/A
I need to live this life with you
Em7 D/F# G6
I need you here with me
Asus4 A D F#m7 G
Now it would take a strong, strong wind
F#m7 Bm7 (F#m7 - D/F#)
To take me from your arms again
Em7 Asus4
To take me from your side
A D F#m7 G7+
It would take a strong, strong wind
F#m7 Em7
To pull away this heart of mine
F#m Bm7(11) C
To make us break apart this time
G7+ Em7 Asus4
It would take a strong, strong wind
(D - F#m7 - G - (Asus4 - A) )
D
Hearts sometimes lose their way
A/C#
But they find their way back someday
G D/F# Em7
To the arms they need
A7sus4 A
And I need you like the air I breathe
G D/F# Em7
The time I spent away from you was time
Bm7
lost in the rain
Bb F/A
I'm meant to live this life with you
Em7 D/F# G
That's something nothing can change
Asus4 A D F#m7 G
It would take a strong, strong wind
F#m7 Bm7 (F#m7 - D/F#)
To take me from your arms again
Em7 Asus4
To take me from your side
A D F#m7 G
It would take a strong, strong wind
F#m7 Em7
To tear away this heart of mine
F#m7 Bm7 C
To make us break apart this time
G7+ Em9 Asus4 D
It would take a strong, strong wind
Bb F/A Gm7
This time I'm holding on with everything
Gadd9/E Asus4
This time I won't let go for anything
D F#m7 G7+
It would take a strong, strong wind
F#m Bm (F#m7 - D7+/F#)
To take me from your arms again
Em7 Asus4
To take me from your side
A D F#m7 GM7
It would take a strong, strong wind
F#m7 Em7
To pull away this heart of mine
F#m7 Bm7 C
To make us break apart this time
G7+ Em7 Asus4
It would take a strong, strong wind
(D - F#m7 - G7+ - Em7/A - D)
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Kenji Yanase
How to play Strong, Strong 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.