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The Wind Cries Mary

Jimi Hendrix

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Wind Cries Mary by Jimi Hendrix

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  Eb E F   Eb/G E/G# F/A  [x2]

Verse 1
  C   After All The Jacks Are BbIn Their Boxes      And FThe Clowns Have All  GonCe To Bed              Bb             F​
You Can Hear HCappiness       StaggeringBb On Down The Street         F​
  G Footprints DressBbed In Red               Eb   E AnFd The Wind    WhisGpers  "MarBby"             Eb   E  F​

Instruments
  Eb/G E/G# F/A

Verse 2
  C    A Broom Is DreariBbly Sweeping         UpF The Broken Pieces    OCf Yesterday's Life           Bb                       F​
  CSomewhere, A Queen Is BbWeeping        F​
Somewhere GA King Has NBbo Wife         AnEbd TEhe FWind, It Cries    G"Mary"    Bb         Eb   E    F​

Instruments
  Eb/G E/G# F/A
  F Eb   Bb Ab   F Eb   Bb Ab   F Eb   Bb Ab
  G   Bb   Db   F   F

Verse 3
  C The Traffic Lights, They TBburn Blue Tomorrow   And ShFine Their Emptiness  C Down On My Bed               Bb                     F​
The Tiny ICsland Sags DoBbwnstream   'Cause FThe Life That Lived Is Dead   G             Bb                Eb   E  F​
And The Wind ScGreams "MBbary"      Eb   E    F​

Verse 4
  C    Will The Wind BbEver Remember      The FNames It Has BloCwn In The Past?   Bb                     F​
And With This Crutch   C   Its Old Age And Its WBbisdom              F​
It Whispers, "No, ThGis Will Be The LastBb"             Eb   E  F​
And The Wind CrGies   Bb"Mary"    Eb   E  F​

Instruments
  Eb/G E/G# F/A
  Eb E F   Eb/G E/G# F/A  [x2]
  Eb E F
Also available in: C D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Wind Cries Mary?

The chords for The Wind Cries Mary are: Eb, E, F, Eb/G, E/G#, F/A, C, Bb, G, Ab, Db

What is the original key of The Wind Cries Mary?

The original key is Eb.

What is the difficulty of playing The Wind Cries Mary?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play The Wind Cries Mary in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can The Wind Cries Mary be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play The Wind Cries Mary on ukulele?

Chord The Wind Cries Mary can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Wind Cries Mary?

The Wind Cries Mary uses 11 chords: Eb, E, F, Eb/G, E/G#, F/A, C, Bb, G, Ab, Db

What is the easiest way to play The Wind Cries Mary?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was The Wind Cries Mary released in?

The Wind Cries Mary was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Wind Cries Mary?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Wind Cries Mary to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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