“Dust in the Wind” is a song by the American rock band Kansas. It was written by band member Kerry Livgren and released as a single in 1977.

The song is known for its acoustic guitar sound and thoughtful lyrics. The lyrics of “Dust in the Wind” deal with the transience of life and the inevitability of mortality. The song became a big hit for Kansas and reached high chart positions in the United States and other countries.

“Dust in the Wind” remains one of the band’s best known and most enduring songs, often associated with the folk rock and classic rock genres.