Windsong chords by John Denver (Official Version)

GuitarPianoUkulele

D6
D
G
A
Asus4
C
C/B
Am
Em
G/B
D/A
D/F#
Bm
A7

Intro 1

Uh- uh, uh

Verse 1
D 
The wind is the whisper
of our mother the earth
The wind is the hand
G 
of our father the sky
The wind watches over
our struggles and pleasures
The wind is the goddess
who first learned to fly
D 
A 
Asus4 
A 

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Verse 2

The wind is the bearer

of bad and good tidings

Weaver of darkness,

bringer of dawn

The wind gives the rain,

then builds us a rainbow

The wind is the singer

Bridge 1
who sang the first
C 
C/B 
Am 
(song) The wind is a twister
D 
of anger and warning
G 
Em 
The wind brings the fragrance
C 
G/B 
Am 
G/B 
of freshly mown hay
C 
The wind is a racer
Am 
D/A 
and a wild stallion running
C 
G/B 
Am 
and the sweet taste of love
G 
D/F# 
Bm 
A 
A7 
on a slow summer's day

Verse 3
D 
The wind knows the songs
of cities and canyons
Thunder of mountains,
G 
roar of the sea
The wind is the taker
and giver of mornings
The wind is the symbol
of all that is free
D 
A 
Asus4 
A 

Verse 4
D 
So welcome the wind
and the wisdom she offers
Follow her summons
G 
when she calls again
In your heart and your spirit
let the breezes surround you
Lift up your voice then

Bridge 2
and sing with the
C 
C/B 
Am 
(wind) Na- na- na- na- na- na
D 
Na- na- na- na- na- na
C 
G/B 
Am 
G 
D/F# 
Bm 
Eeh- dooh- uh, uh- uh, uh-uh
A 
A7 
Uh

Outro 1

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GuitarPianoUkulele

D6
D
G
A
Asus4
C
C/B
Am
Em
G/B
D/A
D/F#
Bm
A7

Tuning: E A D G B EDifficulty: IntermediateKey: C majorBPM: 70

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Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

D6: x-x-0-2-0-2
D: x-x-0-2-3-2
G: 3-2-0-0-0-3
A: x-0-2-2-2-0
Asus4: x-0-2-2-3-0
C: x-3-2-0-1-0
C/B: x-2-2-0-1-0
Am: x-0-2-2-1-0
Em: 0-2-2-0-0-0
G/B: x-2-0-0-0-3
D/A: x-0-4-2-3-x
D/F#: 2-x-0-2-3-x
Bm: x-2-4-4-3-x
A7: x-0-2-0-2-0

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This is the definitive original version of Windsong by John Denver, transcribed exactly as it was recorded in the studio. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart preserves the precise chord voicings and progressions in the original key of C major. It is designed for guitarists ready to move past the basics and capture the true feel of John Denver's performance.