Windy chords
The AssociationOriginal Published Key: F Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Tempo: 132 bpm
Guitar Tuning: Standard (E A D G B e)
Skill Level: Beginner 🟢
Capo: 3rd fret (Play using Key of D shapes)
Chords in D Major: D, D/A, Em7, G, A, A7, Am7, C
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Windy
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Intro: 4/4 | Bass | | | |
D C G D/A D C Am7 D
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D C G D/A
1. Who's peek-in' out from un-der a stair-way,
D C G A
Cal-ling a name that's light-er than air?
D C G D/A
Who's bend-ing down to give me a rain-bow?
D C Am7 D
Ev'-ry-one knows it's Win - dy | N.C. |
D C G D/A
2. Who's trip-ping down the streets of the ci-ty,
D C G A
Smil-in' at ev'-ry-bo-dy she sees?
D C G D/A
Who's reach-in' out to cap-ture a mo-ment?
D C Am7 D
Ev'-ry-one knows it's Win - dy | N.C. |
D/A Em7 A7 D
CH: And Win-dy has stor - my eyes,
Em7 A7 D
That flash at the sound of lies
Em7 A7 D
And Win-dy has wings to fly,
A
A-bove the clouds (above the clouds)
A
A-bove the clouds (above the clouds)
D C G D/A D C G A
Instr: | - | - | - | - |
D C G D/A D C Am7 D
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D/A Em7 A7 D
CH: And Win-dy has stor - my eyes,
Em7 A7 D
That flash at the sound of lies
Em7 A7 D
And Win-dy has wings to fly,
A
A-bove the clouds (above the clouds)
A
A-bove the clouds (above the clouds)
D C G D/A
3. Who's trip-ping down the streets of the ci-ty,
D C G A
Smil-in' at ev'-ry-bo-dy she sees?
D C G D/A
Who's reach-in' out to cap-ture a mo-ment?
D C Am7 D
Ev'-ry-one knows it's Win - dy
D C G D/A
4. Who's trip-ping down the streets of the ci-ty,
D C G A
Smil-in' at ev'-ry-bo-dy she sees?
D C G D/A
Who's rea-chin' out to cap-ture a mo-ment?
D C Am7 D
Ev'-ry-one knows it's Win - dy... repeat to fade
Arrangement Details:
- Key Signature: F Major - 1 flat (Bb)
- Piano / Original Chords Set: F, F/C, Gm7, Bb, C, C7, Cm7, Eb
- Time Signature: 4/4 — Four quarter-note beats per measure
- Tempo: Moderately
- Metronome: ♩ = 132
- Voice Range: E4 - G5
| Chord Types | Formula | Chords |
|---|---|---|
| Major | 1-3-5 | D, G, A, C |
| Dominant 7th | 1-3-5-b7 | A7 |
| Minor 7th | 1-b3-5-b7 | Em7, Am7 |
| Slash | 1-3-5/Bass | D/A |
Song Details:

- Songwriter: Ruthann Friedman
- Lyrics Begin: Who's peekin' out from under a stairway, calling a name that's lighter than air?
- Genre: Psychedelic pop, sunshine pop
- Featured Artists: The Association
- Single:
Recorded: March 28, April 11 and 13, 1967
Released: May 1, 1967
B-side: Sometime - Album: Insight Out
Recorded: March 27 – June 3, 1967
Released: June 8, 1967
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