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The Wind Cries Mary

Jimi Hendrix

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Wind Cries Mary by Jimi Hendrix in the key of C

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

Verse 1
  A   After All The Jacks Are GIn Their Boxes      AndD The Clowns Have All  GoAne To Bed             G            D​
You Can Hear HAappiness       StaggeringG On Down The Street        D​
  E Footprints DressGed In Red              C  C#   ADnd The Wind    WhiEspers  "MaGry"           C  C#   D​

Instruments
  C/E C#/F D/F#

Verse 2
  A    A Broom Is DreariGly Sweeping         UDp The Broken Pieces    AOf Yesterday's Life          G                      D​
  ASomewhere, A Queen Is GWeeping       D​
Somewhere EA King Has NGo Wife         ACndC# TheD Wind, It Cries   E "Mary"   G        C  C#     D​

Instruments
  C/E C#/F D/F#
  D C   G F   D C   G F   D C   G F
  E   G   A#   D   D

Verse 3
  A The Traffic Lights, They TGurn Blue Tomorrow   And SDhine Their Emptiness A  Down On My Bed              G                    D​
The Tiny IAsland Sags DoGwnstream   'CauseD The Life That Lived Is Dead  E             G               C  C#   D​
And The Wind ScEreams "MGary"     C  C#     D​

Verse 4
  A    Will The Wind GEver Remember      TheD Names It Has BlAown In The Past?  G                    D​
And With This Crutch   A   Its Old Age And Its WGisdom             D​
It Whispers, "No, ThEis Will Be The LastG"            C  C#   D​
And The Wind CrEies   G"Mary"   C  C#   D​

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

FAQ

What are the chords for The Wind Cries Mary?

The chords for The Wind Cries Mary are: C, C#, D, C/E, C#/F, D/F#, A, G, E, F, A#

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: C, C#, D, C/E, C#/F, D/F#, A, G, E, F, A#

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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