Kisses On The Wind by Neneh Cherry
Kisses On The Wind by Neneh Cherry runs at 118 BPM in 4/4 and is in the key of D major. It is built on 6 chords — C, D, F, G, Bb, Gm. Released in 1989.
✓ Key sourced from the McGill Billboard Project's expert chord annotations — not auto-detected. See how we verify →
What to watch for
At least one shape here is a full barre — one finger pressing all six strings, no open strings to lean on. Fret it unplugged first; if a string buzzes, it's the barre, not the chord.
Practice at the right tempo
This song sits at 118 BPM. Start at 60% until the changes are clean — speed is a by-product of accuracy, not a goal.
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Every shape, every voicing, and the scale that fits over them — on a board you can hear. Then just talk to it: Melody Monkey's personal music teacher controls the fretboard, so ask for a chord, a scale, a progression, or why any of it works, and watch it land under your fingers. Free to start.
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Frequently asked questions
What key is Kisses On The Wind in?
Kisses On The Wind is in D major, sourced from the McGill Billboard Project's expert chord annotations — not auto-detected.
What tempo is Kisses On The Wind?
Kisses On The Wind runs at 118 BPM (beats per minute).
What chords does Kisses On The Wind use?
Kisses On The Wind is built on 6 chords: C, D, F, G, Bb, Gm.
Does Kisses On The Wind need barre chords?
Yes — at least one shape is a full barre (one finger across all six strings). Everything else on the page is a standard open shape.
What tuning is Kisses On The Wind in?
This recording sits about 23 cents flat of concert pitch (A=434.2Hz, not 440Hz). Tune to the track or you'll fight it the whole way.