WINDSONG

(by John Denver)

C
The wind is the whisper of our mother, the Earth.
C7
F
The wind is the hand of our father, the Sky.
F
Bb
F
The wind watches over our struggles and pleasures.
C
D7
The wind is the goddess who first learned to fly...

G7

C
The wind is the bearer of bad and good tidings,
C7
F
Weaver of darkness, bringer of dawn.
F
Bb
F
The wind brings the rain, yes - and builds us a rainbow.
F7
Bb
The wind is the singer who sang the first song.
Gm
Am
The wind is a twister of anger and warning.
F
Dm
Bb
Gm
The wind brings the fragrance of freshly-mown hay.
Bb
Gm
Am
The wind is a racer, and a wild stallion running.
Bb
C7
Gm
C7
G7
And the sweet taste of love on a slow summer's day...
C
The wind knows the songs of the cities and canyons,
C7
F
Thunder of mountains and roar of the seas.
F
Bb
F
The wind is the taker and giver of mornings.
C
D7
G7
The wind is the symbol of all that is free...
C
So welcome the wind and the wisdom she offers.
C7
F
Follow her summons when she calls again.
F
Bb
F
In your heart and your spirit, let the breezes surround you.
F7
Bb
Lift up your voice, then, and sing with the wind...
[Repeat chord pattern from last two lines of 3rd verse:
Bb - Gm - Am - Bb - C7 - Gm - C7 - G7