Kansas - Dust in the wind 1977

How to play Kansas - Dust in the wind 1977 by Magnus Schult on guitar

This is a great song to learn because it sounds calm and reflective while staying very friendly for a beginner. You get a steady, memorable progression that feels musical right away, so you can focus on smooth changes and clean timing.

All the shapes are open, so you do not need any barre chords here. The main change to watch is the move between C, A, and Am, since that shift can feel a little awkward at first. Keep your fingers close to the strings and make each change as relaxed as you can.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly: C - A - Am - C. Once that feels even, add the rest of the song in the same slow pulse, then bring it up toward the full tempo. Practice the chord changes first, then the full flow, and finally play along from start to finish without stopping.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.