Windfall,
View chords used in this chart
opening riff G, C, 4-0, 4-2, 4-0, 5-3, 5-0, 6-3, repeat
G D
Now and then, it keeps you runnin', never seems to die.
Bm C
Trail spent with fear and not enough livin' on the outside.
G D
Never seem to get far enough, stayin' in between the lines,
Bm C G
C
Hold on to what you can, waitin for the end, not knowin when,
chorus:
G
May the wind take your troubles away
D
may the wind take your troubles away
C G
Both feet on the floor, two hands on the wheel
D G
May the wind take your troubles away.
(solo with chorus chord progression)
D C G
Try and make it far enough, to the next time zone
D
Few and far between past the midnight hour,
C G Em
you never feel alone, you're really not alone.
(solo over chorus chords)
G D
Switch it over AM, searchin' for a truer sound
Bm C
can't recall the call letters, steel guitar and settle down
G D
catchin' an all night station, somewhere in Louisiana
Bm C G C
Sounds like 1963 but for now, sounds like heaven.
chorus plus repeat of first line, solo over remaining chorus chords,
then G-D-C-G-D-G and out.
How to play Windfall,
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 G. 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.