The Wayward Wind
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[Refrão]E A
Oh, the wayward wind is a restless wind,
E B7
a restless wind, that yearns to wander.
E A
And I was born the next of kin,
E B7 E
the next of kin to the wayward wind.
#2.
E
In a lonely shack by a railroad track,
I spent my younger days.
And I guess the sound of the outward-bound
B7 E
made me a slave to my wandering ways.
[Refrão]E A
Oh, the wayward wind is a restless wind,
E B7
a restless wind that yearns to wander.
E A
And I was born the next of kin,
E B7 E
the next of kin to the wayward wind.
#3.
F
Oh, I met a girl in a border town,
I vowed we'd never part.
Though I tried my best to settle down,
C F
She's now alone with a broken heart.
[Refrão]F Bb
Oh, the wayward wind is a restless wind,
F C7
a restless wind that yearns to wander.
F Bb
And I was born the next of kin,
OUTRO:
F C7 F
the next of kin to the wayward wind.(x2)
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How to play The Wayward Wind
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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.