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I hope you enjoy my interpretation of this song ... Garry Smythe
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What Colour Is The Wind Charlie Landsborough
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CHARLIE SINGS THIS IN THE KEY OF A#
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PLAY WITH CAPO ON FIRST FRET TO PLAY ALONG
VERSE 1
A D A D
What colour is the wind, Daddy is it yellow, red or blue
F#m E
When he's playing with my hair, Daddy, Does he do the same to you?
D A F#m
When he's dying does his colour fade Is a gentle breeze a lighter shade?
E A
Just like his friend the sea, the wind feels blue to me
VERSE 2
A D A D
When the blackbird starts to sing, Daddy, Do the flowers hear him too?
F#m E
When he's pouring out his heart, Daddy, Tell me, what roses do
D A F#m
Do they cast their scent up - on the air, and is fragrance just a rose in prayer
E A A7
Giving thanks to God a - bove for the blackbird's song of love
Chorus:
D A E7 A A7
Blow, wind, blow, Wild and free
D A E A
My daddy says, you’re a lot like me,
E D A
I know each colour, its shape and size
E D A
I've seen them all, with my Daddy's eyes
VERSE 3
A D A D
I know that grass is green, Daddy, I’ve touched it with my toes
F#m E
And snow is purest white, Daddy, I’ve felt it with my nose
D A F#m
But my favourite colour has to be, the colour of your love for me
E A A7
And Daddy, I've been told that love is always gold
Chorus:
D A E7 A A7
Blow, wind, blow, Wild and free
D A E A
My daddy says, you’re a lot like me,
D A E A
My daddy says, you’re a lot like me,
A
What colour is the wind……. TO FINISH
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VERSE 1
C F C F
What colour is the wind, Daddy is it yellow, red or blue
Am G
When he's playing with my hair, Daddy, Does he do the same to you?
F C Am
When he's dying does his colour fade Is a gentle breeze a lighter shade?
G C
Just like his friend the sea, the wind feels blue to me
VERSE 2
C F C F
When the blackbird starts to sing, Daddy, Do the flowers hear him too?
Am G
When he's pouring out his heart, Daddy, Tell me, what roses do
F C Am
Do they cast their scent up - on the air, and is fragrance just a rose in prayer
G C C7
Giving thanks to God a - bove for the blackbird's song of love
Chorus:
F C G7 C C7
Blow, wind, blow, Wild and free
F C G C
My daddy says, you’re a lot like me,
G F C
I know each colour, its shape and size
G F C
I've seen them all, with my Daddy's eyes
VERSE 3
C F C F
I know that grass is green, Daddy, I’ve touched it with my toes
Am G
And snow is purest white, Daddy, I’ve felt it with my nose
F C Am
But my favourite colour has to be, the colour of your love for me
G C C7
And Daddy, I've been told that love is always gold
Chorus:
F C G7 C C7
Blow, wind, blow, Wild and free
F C G C
My daddy says, you’re a lot like me,
F C G C
My daddy says, you’re a lot like me,
C
What colour is the wind……. TO FINISH
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VERSE 1
D G D G
What colour is the wind, Daddy is it yellow, red or blue
Bm A
When he's playing with my hair, Daddy, Does he do the same to you?
G D Bm
When he's dying does his colour fade Is a gentle breeze a lighter shade?
A D
Just like his friend the sea, the wind feels blue to me
VERSE 2
D G D G
When the blackbird starts to sing, Daddy, Do the flowers hear him too?
Bm A
When he's pouring out his heart, Daddy, Tell me, what roses do
G D Bm
Do they cast their scent up - on the air, and is fragrance just a rose in prayer
A D D7
Giving thanks to God a - bove for the blackbird's song of love
Chorus:
G D A7 D D7
Blow, wind, blow, Wild and free
G D A D
My daddy says, you’re a lot like me,
A G D
I know each colour, its shape and size
A G D
I've seen them all, with my Daddy's eyes
VERSE 3
D G D G
I know that grass is green, Daddy, I’ve touched it with my toes
Bm A
And snow is purest white, Daddy, I’ve felt it with my nose
G D Bm
But my favourite colour has to be, the colour of your love for me
A D D7
And Daddy, I've been told that love is always gold
Chorus:
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G D A7 D D7
Blow, wind, blow, Wild and free
G D A D
My daddy says, you’re a lot like me,
G D A D
My daddy says, you’re a lot like me,
D
What colour is the wind……. TO FINISH
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VERSE 1
E A E A
What colour is the wind, Daddy is it yellow, red or blue
C#m B
When he's playing with my hair, Daddy, Does he do the same to you?
A E C#m
When he's dying does his colour fade Is a gentle breeze a lighter shade?
B E
Just like his friend the sea, the wind feels blue to me
VERSE 2
E A E A
When the blackbird starts to sing, Daddy, Do the flowers hear him too?
C#m B
When he's pouring out his heart, Daddy, Tell me, what roses do
A E C#m
Do they cast their scent up - on the air, and is fragrance just a rose in prayer
B E E7
Giving thanks to God a - bove for the blackbird's song of love
Chorus:
A E B7 E E7
Blow, wind, blow, Wild and free
A E B E
My daddy says, you’re a lot like me,
B A E
I know each colour, its shape and size
B A E
I've seen them all, with my Daddy's eyes
VERSE 3
E A E A
I know that grass is green, Daddy, I’ve touched it with my toes
C#m B
And snow is purest white, Daddy, I’ve felt it with my nose
A E C#m
But my favourite colour has to be, the colour of your love for me
B E E7
And Daddy, I've been told that love is always gold
Chorus:
A E B7 E E7
Blow, wind, blow, Wild and free
A E B E
My daddy says, you’re a lot like me,
A E B E
My daddy says, you’re a lot like me,
E
What colour is the wind……. TO FINISH
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VERSE 1
F Bb F Bb
What colour is the wind, Daddy is it yellow, red or blue
Dm C
When he's playing with my hair, Daddy, Does he do the same to you?
Bb F Dm
When he's dying does his colour fade Is a gentle breeze a lighter shade?
C F
Just like his friend the sea, the wind feels blue to me
VERSE 2
F Bb F Bb
When the blackbird starts to sing, Daddy, Do the flowers hear him too?
Dm C
When he's pouring out his heart, Daddy, Tell me, what roses do
Bb F Dm
Do they cast their scent up - on the air, and is fragrance just a rose in prayer
C F F7
Giving thanks to God a - bove for the blackbird's song of love
Chorus:
Bb F C7 F F7
Blow, wind, blow, Wild and free
Bb F C F
My daddy says, you’re a lot like me,
C Bb F
I know each colour, its shape and size
C Bb F
I've seen them all, with my Daddy's eyes
VERSE 3
F Bb F Bb
I know that grass is green, Daddy, I’ve touched it with my toes
Dm C
And snow is purest white, Daddy, I’ve felt it with my nose
Bb F Dm
But my favourite colour has to be, the colour of your love for me
C F F7
And Daddy, I've been told that love is always gold
Chorus:
Bb F C7 F F7
Blow, wind, blow, Wild and free
Bb F C F
My daddy says, you’re a lot like me,
Bb F C F
My daddy says, you’re a lot like me,
F
What colour is the wind……. TO FINISH
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VERSE 1
G C G C
What colour is the wind, Daddy is it yellow, red or blue
Em D
When he's playing with my hair, Daddy, Does he do the same to you?
C G Em
When he's dying does his colour fade Is a gentle breeze a lighter shade?
D G
Just like his friend the sea, the wind feels blue to me
VERSE 2
G C G C
When the blackbird starts to sing, Daddy, Do the flowers hear him too?
Em D
When he's pouring out his heart, Daddy, Tell me, what roses do
C G Em
Do they cast their scent up - on the air, and is fragrance just a rose in prayer
D G G7
Giving thanks to God a - bove for the blackbird's song of love
Chorus:
C G D7 G G7
Blow, wind, blow, Wild and free
C G D G
My daddy says, you’re a lot like me,
D C G
I know each colour, its shape and size
D C G
I've seen them all, with my Daddy's eyes
VERSE 3
G C G C
I know that grass is green, Daddy, I’ve touched it with my toes
Em D
And snow is purest white, Daddy, I’ve felt it with my nose
C G Em
But my favourite colour has to be, the colour of your love for me
D G G7
And Daddy, I've been told that love is always gold
Chorus:
C G D7 G G7
Blow, wind, blow, Wild and free
C G D G
My daddy says, you’re a lot like me,
C G D G
My daddy says, you’re a lot like me,
G
What colour is the wind……. TO FINISH
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