The Wind by Cat Stevens
Key: D · 117 BPM · 4/4
The Wind by Cat Stevens is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): D-G-A. At 117 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)) in D major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | D | D-G-A |
| Capo 2 | C | C-F-G |
| Capo 5 | A | A-D-E |
| Capo 7 | G | G-C-D |
Chord chart
- 0:01 D
- 0:15 G
- 0:16 D
- 0:19 G
- 0:20 A
- 0:21 D
- 0:28 G
- 0:32 A
- 0:33 D
- 0:34 Em
- 0:35 G
- 0:37 A
- 0:38 G
- 0:41 A
- 0:41 D
- 0:43 Em
- 0:45 A
- 0:46 D
- 0:52 G
- 0:53 A
- 0:54 D
- 0:56 G
- 0:57 D
- 1:00 G
- 1:01 A
- 1:02 D
- 1:04 G
- 1:05 A
- 1:06 D
- 1:08 G
- 1:09 A
- 1:10 G
- 1:11 A
- 1:12 G
- 1:13 A
- 1:13 D
- 1:14 Em
- 1:18 G
- 1:18 A
- 1:19 G
- 1:22 D
- 1:24 Em
- 1:27 D
- 1:29 G
- 1:30 A
- 1:31 D
- 1:33 G
- 1:35 D
Frequently asked questions
What key is The Wind in?
The Wind is in D major.
What chords does The Wind use?
The core of The Wind cycles through D, G, A (3 chords).
What is the tempo of The Wind?
The Wind runs at 117 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does The Wind use?
The Wind follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).
What capo should I use for The Wind?
No capo needed — D major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.