Frank Ifield - The Wayward Wind Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to A,D,E keys to play this song with easier chords.
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar G7 chord diagram
[chorus]
[C]Oh, the wayward wind is a restless [F]wind,
a restless [C]wind, that yearns to [G7]wander.
And I was [C]born the next of [F]kin,
the next of [C]kin, [G7]to the wayward [C]wind.
[Opening]
[C]In a lonely shack by a railroad track,
I [C]spent my younger days.
And I [C]guess the sound of the ‘outward-bound,’
made me a [G7]slave, to my wandering [C]ways.
[chorus]
[C]Oh, the wayward wind is a restless [F]wind,
a restless [C]wind, that yearns to [G7]wander.
And I was [C]born the next of [F]kin,
the next of [C]kin, [G7]to the wayward [C]wind.
[Closing]
[C]Oh, I met a girl in a border town,
I [C]vowed we’d never part.
Though I [C]tried my best to settle down,
She’s now a[G7]lone with a broken [C]heart.
[chorus]
[C]Oh, the wayward wind is a restless [F]wind,
A restless [C]wind, that yearns to [G7]wander.
And I was [C]born the next of [F]kin,
The next of [C]kin, [G7]to the wayward [C]wind.
The next of [C]kin, [G7]to the wayward [C]wind.
How to play The Wayward Wind on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Frank Ifield - The Wayward Wind on guitar requires 3 chords and 2 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
The Wayward Wind uses these transitions most often: C → G7 (9), G7 → C (9), and C → F (6). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - F chord transition.
1. C → F chord transition
To move from C to F;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
2. C → G7 chord transition
To move from C to G7;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 1.
The Wayward Wind chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in The Wayward Wind.
- The Wayward Wind includes 30 chord transitions, 2 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- The Wayward Wind contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how The Wayward Wind connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → F: 16%
- C → G7: 2%
After G7, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (69%), C7 (5%), and F (5%).- G7 → C: 69%