All Along the Watchtower Chords

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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · F

All Along the Watchtower Chords – Guitar

Jimi Hendrix’s electrifying interpretation of Bob Dylan’s apocalyptic folk song. Beginner difficulty in the key of Am.

Blues-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use power chords or full barre chords with a heavy, driving feel. The original Hendrix version is in C#m, but Am is easier to play.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro

 
AmGFG
AmGFG
 

Verse 1

 
Am
”There must be some way out of here”
G F G
Said the joker to the thief
Am
”There’s too much confusion
G F G
I can’t get no relief”
Am
Businessmen, they drink my wine
G F G
Plowmen dig my earth
Am
None of them along the line
G F G
Know what any of it is worth”
 

Verse 2

 
Am
”No reason to get excited”
G F G
The thief, he kindly spoke
Am
”There are many here among us
G F G
Who feel that life is but a joke
Am
But you and I, we’ve been through that
G F G
And this is not our fate
Am
So let us not talk falsely now
G F G
The hour is getting late”
 

Verse 3

 
Am
All along the watchtower
G F G
Princes kept the view
Am
While all the women came and went
G F G
Barefoot servants, too
Am
Outside in the distance
G F G
A wildcat did growl
Am
Two riders were approaching
G F G
The wind began to howl
 

Outro

 
AmGFG
AmGFG
AmGFG
Am
 

Practice tip: Just three chords — Am, G, F — with a brief G passing chord. The Am-G-F-G pattern repeats throughout the entire song. Focus on making this progression driving and powerful.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "All Along the Watchtower"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G and F.

Is "All Along the Watchtower" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "All Along the Watchtower" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "All Along the Watchtower"?

It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1968.

Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ftap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · F

All Along the Watchtower Chords – Ukulele

Jimi Hendrix’s electrifying interpretation of Bob Dylan’s apocalyptic folk song. Beginner difficulty in the key of Am.

Blues-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use power chords or full barre chords with a heavy, driving feel. The original Hendrix version is in C#m, but Am is easier to play.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro

 
AmGFG
AmGFG
 

Verse 1

 
Am
”There must be some way out of here”
G F G
Said the joker to the thief
Am
”There’s too much confusion
G F G
I can’t get no relief”
Am
Businessmen, they drink my wine
G F G
Plowmen dig my earth
Am
None of them along the line
G F G
Know what any of it is worth”
 

Verse 2

 
Am
”No reason to get excited”
G F G
The thief, he kindly spoke
Am
”There are many here among us
G F G
Who feel that life is but a joke
Am
But you and I, we’ve been through that
G F G
And this is not our fate
Am
So let us not talk falsely now
G F G
The hour is getting late”
 

Verse 3

 
Am
All along the watchtower
G F G
Princes kept the view
Am
While all the women came and went
G F G
Barefoot servants, too
Am
Outside in the distance
G F G
A wildcat did growl
Am
Two riders were approaching
G F G
The wind began to howl
 

Outro

 
AmGFG
AmGFG
AmGFG
Am
 

Practice tip: Just three chords — Am, G, F — with a brief G passing chord. The Am-G-F-G pattern repeats throughout the entire song. Focus on making this progression driving and powerful.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "All Along the Watchtower"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G and F.

Is "All Along the Watchtower" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "All Along the Watchtower" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "All Along the Watchtower"?

It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1968.

Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ftap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · F

All Along the Watchtower Chords – Piano

Jimi Hendrix’s electrifying interpretation of Bob Dylan’s apocalyptic folk song. Beginner difficulty in the key of Am.

Blues-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use power chords or full barre chords with a heavy, driving feel. The original Hendrix version is in C#m, but Am is easier to play.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro

 
AmGFG
AmGFG
 

Verse 1

 
Am
”There must be some way out of here”
G F G
Said the joker to the thief
Am
”There’s too much confusion
G F G
I can’t get no relief”
Am
Businessmen, they drink my wine
G F G
Plowmen dig my earth
Am
None of them along the line
G F G
Know what any of it is worth”
 

Verse 2

 
Am
”No reason to get excited”
G F G
The thief, he kindly spoke
Am
”There are many here among us
G F G
Who feel that life is but a joke
Am
But you and I, we’ve been through that
G F G
And this is not our fate
Am
So let us not talk falsely now
G F G
The hour is getting late”
 

Verse 3

 
Am
All along the watchtower
G F G
Princes kept the view
Am
While all the women came and went
G F G
Barefoot servants, too
Am
Outside in the distance
G F G
A wildcat did growl
Am
Two riders were approaching
G F G
The wind began to howl
 

Outro

 
AmGFG
AmGFG
AmGFG
Am
 

Practice tip: Just three chords — Am, G, F — with a brief G passing chord. The Am-G-F-G pattern repeats throughout the entire song. Focus on making this progression driving and powerful.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "All Along the Watchtower"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G and F.

Is "All Along the Watchtower" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "All Along the Watchtower" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "All Along the Watchtower"?

It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1968.

Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ftap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · F

All Along the Watchtower Chords – Banjo

Jimi Hendrix’s electrifying interpretation of Bob Dylan’s apocalyptic folk song. Beginner difficulty in the key of Am.

Blues-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use power chords or full barre chords with a heavy, driving feel. The original Hendrix version is in C#m, but Am is easier to play.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro

 
AmGFG
AmGFG
 

Verse 1

 
Am
”There must be some way out of here”
G F G
Said the joker to the thief
Am
”There’s too much confusion
G F G
I can’t get no relief”
Am
Businessmen, they drink my wine
G F G
Plowmen dig my earth
Am
None of them along the line
G F G
Know what any of it is worth”
 

Verse 2

 
Am
”No reason to get excited”
G F G
The thief, he kindly spoke
Am
”There are many here among us
G F G
Who feel that life is but a joke
Am
But you and I, we’ve been through that
G F G
And this is not our fate
Am
So let us not talk falsely now
G F G
The hour is getting late”
 

Verse 3

 
Am
All along the watchtower
G F G
Princes kept the view
Am
While all the women came and went
G F G
Barefoot servants, too
Am
Outside in the distance
G F G
A wildcat did growl
Am
Two riders were approaching
G F G
The wind began to howl
 

Outro

 
AmGFG
AmGFG
AmGFG
Am
 

Practice tip: Just three chords — Am, G, F — with a brief G passing chord. The Am-G-F-G pattern repeats throughout the entire song. Focus on making this progression driving and powerful.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "All Along the Watchtower"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G and F.

Is "All Along the Watchtower" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "All Along the Watchtower" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "All Along the Watchtower"?

It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1968.

Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ftap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · F

All Along the Watchtower Chords – Mandolin

Jimi Hendrix’s electrifying interpretation of Bob Dylan’s apocalyptic folk song. Beginner difficulty in the key of Am.

Blues-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use power chords or full barre chords with a heavy, driving feel. The original Hendrix version is in C#m, but Am is easier to play.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro

 
AmGFG
AmGFG
 

Verse 1

 
Am
”There must be some way out of here”
G F G
Said the joker to the thief
Am
”There’s too much confusion
G F G
I can’t get no relief”
Am
Businessmen, they drink my wine
G F G
Plowmen dig my earth
Am
None of them along the line
G F G
Know what any of it is worth”
 

Verse 2

 
Am
”No reason to get excited”
G F G
The thief, he kindly spoke
Am
”There are many here among us
G F G
Who feel that life is but a joke
Am
But you and I, we’ve been through that
G F G
And this is not our fate
Am
So let us not talk falsely now
G F G
The hour is getting late”
 

Verse 3

 
Am
All along the watchtower
G F G
Princes kept the view
Am
While all the women came and went
G F G
Barefoot servants, too
Am
Outside in the distance
G F G
A wildcat did growl
Am
Two riders were approaching
G F G
The wind began to howl
 

Outro

 
AmGFG
AmGFG
AmGFG
Am
 

Practice tip: Just three chords — Am, G, F — with a brief G passing chord. The Am-G-F-G pattern repeats throughout the entire song. Focus on making this progression driving and powerful.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "All Along the Watchtower"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G and F.

Is "All Along the Watchtower" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "All Along the Watchtower" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "All Along the Watchtower"?

It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1968.

Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ftap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · G · F

All Along the Watchtower Chords – Harmonica

Jimi Hendrix’s electrifying interpretation of Bob Dylan’s apocalyptic folk song. Beginner difficulty in the key of Am.

Blues-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use power chords or full barre chords with a heavy, driving feel. The original Hendrix version is in C#m, but Am is easier to play.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro

 
AmGFG
AmGFG
 

Verse 1

 
Am
”There must be some way out of here”
G F G
Said the joker to the thief
Am
”There’s too much confusion
G F G
I can’t get no relief”
Am
Businessmen, they drink my wine
G F G
Plowmen dig my earth
Am
None of them along the line
G F G
Know what any of it is worth”
 

Verse 2

 
Am
”No reason to get excited”
G F G
The thief, he kindly spoke
Am
”There are many here among us
G F G
Who feel that life is but a joke
Am
But you and I, we’ve been through that
G F G
And this is not our fate
Am
So let us not talk falsely now
G F G
The hour is getting late”
 

Verse 3

 
Am
All along the watchtower
G F G
Princes kept the view
Am
While all the women came and went
G F G
Barefoot servants, too
Am
Outside in the distance
G F G
A wildcat did growl
Am
Two riders were approaching
G F G
The wind began to howl
 

Outro

 
AmGFG
AmGFG
AmGFG
Am
 

Practice tip: Just three chords — Am, G, F — with a brief G passing chord. The Am-G-F-G pattern repeats throughout the entire song. Focus on making this progression driving and powerful.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "All Along the Watchtower"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G and F.

Is "All Along the Watchtower" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "All Along the Watchtower" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "All Along the Watchtower"?

It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1968.