Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

The Winding Stream

Chords

4.96 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

THE WINDING STREAM
[Verse]
Oh, Ggive to me a winding stream
It must not be too Dwide
Where waving leaves from maple trees
D7Do meet from either Gside.
The water must be deep enough
To G7float a small Ccanoe,
With Dno one else but Gyou.
[Chorus]
Oh Gdo not disturb my waking Ddream
And the splendor of D7my winding Gstream,
Flower in my canoe her eG7yes they looked me tChrough.
My maiden fair with Ggolden hair is Dvery much like Gyou.
[Verse]
GThe sparkling trout beneath the bank
Does leave his hiding Dplace.
Kingfisher from the bough above
So D7eager to give Gchase.
The spreading branches overhead,
The G7sunrise peeking Cthrough,
When Dlooking, dear, at Gyou.
[Chorus]
Oh Gdo not disturb my waking Ddream
And the splendor of D7my winding Gstream,
Flower in my canoe her eG7yes they looked me tChrough.
My maiden fair with Ggolden hair is Dvery much like Gyou.

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

The Winding Stream

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

THE WINDING STREAM

[Verse]

Oh, give to me a winding stream

It must not be too wide

Where waving leaves from maple trees

D7 G

Do meet from either side.

The water must be deep enough

G7 C

To float a small canoe,

D G

With no one else but you.

[Chorus]

G D

Oh do not disturb my waking dream

D7 G

And the splendor of my winding stream,

G7 C

Flower in my canoe her eyes they looked me through.

G D G

My maiden fair with golden hair is very much like you.

[Verse]

The sparkling trout beneath the bank

Does leave his hiding place.

Kingfisher from the bough above

D7 G

So eager to give chase.

The spreading branches overhead,

G7 C

The sunrise peeking through,

D G

When looking, dear, at you.

[Chorus]

G D

Oh do not disturb my waking dream

D7 G

And the splendor of my winding stream,

G7 C

Flower in my canoe her eyes they looked me through.

G D G

My maiden fair with golden hair is very much like you.

About The Winding Stream Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play The Winding Stream by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Winding Stream chords”, “The Winding Stream guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash The Winding Stream chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy The Winding Stream chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Winding Stream lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D, D7, G7, C.

FAQ — The Winding Stream by Johnny Cash

How do I play "The Winding Stream" by Johnny Cash on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The Winding Stream" by Johnny Cash on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "The Winding Stream" by Johnny Cash free?

Yes. The chords for "The Winding Stream" by Johnny Cash are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "The Winding Stream" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "The Winding Stream" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Winding Stream"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "The Winding Stream" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "The Winding Stream" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Winding Stream" by Johnny Cash with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Johnny Cash below.

What key is "The Winding Stream" in?

The chords for "The Winding Stream" show the original chord names (including G, D, D7, G7, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.