The Wind
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About this song
The Wind by Cat Stevens is in D major (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 1:34 (Acoustic guitar (nylon), Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (jazz), and Oboe). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of D major
D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.
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The Wind appears on the soundtrack of Almost Famous (Music From the Motion Picture).