When The Wind Blows - David Bowie

When The Wind Blows

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verse 1
F Bb/D C/Bb F/A
So long child, I'm on my way,
Gm7 Bb Gm7 C
And after all is done, and after all is done.
F Bb/D E/D A/Db
Don't be down, it's all in the past,
Dsus2 Eadd9 A
Thought you may be afraid.
Asus4/C F Bb/D C/Bb F/A
So long child, it's awful dark,
Gm7 Bb
And I've never felt the sun
Gm7 C
I dread to think of when...
F
When the wind blows
 
[Refrão]
Bb/F
When the wind blows
Fdim
When the wind blows
F C
When the wind blows
 
Intrelude
F5 Bdim F5 F5 Bdim F5
 
verse 2
F Em
Life burns a savage woundm angry and wrong.
C C/Bb Abmaj7 Gsus4
Trusting a twisted word, you'll run, run away.
Fmaj7
You'll take it all home.
Gbdim C/G
You'll spin a tall tale.
Abaug Am
But whey won't believe you
Fmaj7 G C
No matter what you say.
 
verse 3
F Bb/D C/Bb F/A
So long child, it's awful dark.
Gm7
I never felt the sun
Bb Gm7 C
I dread to think of when...
F
When the wind blows
 
[Refrão]
Bb/F
When the wind blows
Fdim
When the wind blows
F C
When the wind blows
 
Outro 1
F Bb/D E/D A/Db
D/C E/D D/C E/D
 
Outro 2
Dsus4 D

How to play When The Wind Blows

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is F. 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.

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