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How to play this song ?

These are single notes, not chords
Each note must be played individually.

There are different notations, like:

A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

You can distinguish the octave by the color of the note and if it is UPPERCASE (high pitch) or lowercase (low pitch). Enjoy!

Dust in the Wind


"Dust in the Wind" is a popular song by the German rock band Scorpions. The song was originally released in 1977 and is written in the key of D minor. It was composed by the band's guitarist, Kerry Livgren, who was inspired by a passage in the Bible. The song gained popularity for its meaningful lyrics, which reflect on the transient nature of human existence. "Dust in the Wind" has been performed by various artists and has been covered in different genres over the years. Interestingly, its acoustic guitar melody has been often recognized and appreciated, making it one of Scorpions' most iconic and enduring songs.

Dust in the Wind - Scorpions

b c d e
g g g g g f e d d e e
b c d e
g g g g g f e d d e e
d c b a
d d d d d c b a

c d e
g g g g g f e d d e e
c d e
g g g g g f e d d e e
d c b a
a d d d d d c d e
( f g a )

SOLO:
e
d c b c d
c b a b c
a
b c b a g a g e d e

e
d c b c d
c b a b c
b a
b c b a b c d e f g
g a g f g f e f e d e f e d e d c b a
g a b c d c d e f d e f a g
g a g f g f e f e d c d c d c b a
b
d
c

c d e
Now, don't hang on,
g g g g g f
Nothing lasts forever
e d d e e
But the earth and sky.
c d e
It slips away,
g g g g g
And all your money
f e d d e e
Won't another minute buy.
d c b a
Dust in the wind,
d d d d d c b a
All we are is dust in the wind.
d e f e d e
Dust in the wind,
d d d d d c b a