Folk

Blowin’ in the Wind Chords

Bob Dylan Beginner Key of G 3 Chords 2 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D

Blowin’ in the Wind Chords – Guitar

Bob Dylan’s protest anthem remains as relevant today as when it was written in 1962. Three chords, a harmonica, and words that changed the world.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 7th fret to match the original recording key. The open chord shapes at the 7th fret give a bright, ringing quality.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the three chords

You need G, C, and D. Dylan’s genius was making profound music from the simplest elements.

2

Get the folk strum

The strumming is gentle and conversational. This is a talking song — the guitar accompanies the voice, not the other way around.

3

Learn the verse pattern

Each question follows: G-C-G-C-G-D. The answer phrase: C-D-G-C-G-D-G. The same pattern for all three verses.

4

Add a harmonica

If you have a harmonica in the key of C, wear it on a neck holder and play between verses. This is the classic Dylan sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song — Guitar Version

Verse 1

G C G

How many roads must a man walk down

G C D

Before you call him a man?

G C G

How many seas must a white dove sail

G C D

Before she sleeps in the sand?

Chorus

C D G C

The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind

C D G

The answer is blowin’ in the wind

Practice tip: Dylan once said he wrote this song in 10 minutes. Spend those 10 minutes learning to play it, then spend a lifetime thinking about what it means.

Gtap to play

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D

Blowin’ in the Wind Chords – Ukulele

Bob Dylan’s protest anthem remains as relevant today as when it was written in 1962. Three chords, a harmonica, and words that changed the world.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 7th fret to match the original recording key. The open chord shapes at the 7th fret give a bright, ringing quality.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the three chords

You need G, C, and D. Dylan’s genius was making profound music from the simplest elements.

2

Get the folk strum

The strumming is gentle and conversational. This is a talking song — the guitar accompanies the voice, not the other way around.

3

Learn the verse pattern

Each question follows: G-C-G-C-G-D. The answer phrase: C-D-G-C-G-D-G. The same pattern for all three verses.

4

Add a harmonica

If you have a harmonica in the key of C, wear it on a neck holder and play between verses. This is the classic Dylan sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song — Ukulele Version

Verse 1

G C G

How many roads must a man walk down

G C D

Before you call him a man?

G C G

How many seas must a white dove sail

G C D

Before she sleeps in the sand?

Chorus

C D G C

The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind

C D G

The answer is blowin’ in the wind

Practice tip: Dylan once said he wrote this song in 10 minutes. Spend those 10 minutes learning to play it, then spend a lifetime thinking about what it means.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D

Blowin’ in the Wind Chords – Piano

Bob Dylan’s protest anthem remains as relevant today as when it was written in 1962. Three chords, a harmonica, and words that changed the world.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 7th fret to match the original recording key. The open chord shapes at the 7th fret give a bright, ringing quality.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the three chords

You need G, C, and D. Dylan’s genius was making profound music from the simplest elements.

2

Get the folk strum

The strumming is gentle and conversational. This is a talking song — the guitar accompanies the voice, not the other way around.

3

Learn the verse pattern

Each question follows: G-C-G-C-G-D. The answer phrase: C-D-G-C-G-D-G. The same pattern for all three verses.

4

Add a harmonica

If you have a harmonica in the key of C, wear it on a neck holder and play between verses. This is the classic Dylan sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song — Piano Version

Verse 1

G C G

How many roads must a man walk down

G C D

Before you call him a man?

G C G

How many seas must a white dove sail

G C D

Before she sleeps in the sand?

Chorus

C D G C

The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind

C D G

The answer is blowin’ in the wind

Practice tip: Dylan once said he wrote this song in 10 minutes. Spend those 10 minutes learning to play it, then spend a lifetime thinking about what it means.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D

Blowin’ in the Wind Chords – Banjo

Bob Dylan’s protest anthem remains as relevant today as when it was written in 1962. Three chords, a harmonica, and words that changed the world.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 7th fret to match the original recording key. The open chord shapes at the 7th fret give a bright, ringing quality.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the three chords

You need G, C, and D. Dylan’s genius was making profound music from the simplest elements.

2

Get the folk strum

The strumming is gentle and conversational. This is a talking song — the guitar accompanies the voice, not the other way around.

3

Learn the verse pattern

Each question follows: G-C-G-C-G-D. The answer phrase: C-D-G-C-G-D-G. The same pattern for all three verses.

4

Add a harmonica

If you have a harmonica in the key of C, wear it on a neck holder and play between verses. This is the classic Dylan sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song — Banjo Version

Verse 1

G C G

How many roads must a man walk down

G C D

Before you call him a man?

G C G

How many seas must a white dove sail

G C D

Before she sleeps in the sand?

Chorus

C D G C

The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind

C D G

The answer is blowin’ in the wind

Practice tip: Dylan once said he wrote this song in 10 minutes. Spend those 10 minutes learning to play it, then spend a lifetime thinking about what it means.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D

Blowin’ in the Wind Chords – Mandolin

Bob Dylan’s protest anthem remains as relevant today as when it was written in 1962. Three chords, a harmonica, and words that changed the world.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 7th fret to match the original recording key. The open chord shapes at the 7th fret give a bright, ringing quality.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the three chords

You need G, C, and D. Dylan’s genius was making profound music from the simplest elements.

2

Get the folk strum

The strumming is gentle and conversational. This is a talking song — the guitar accompanies the voice, not the other way around.

3

Learn the verse pattern

Each question follows: G-C-G-C-G-D. The answer phrase: C-D-G-C-G-D-G. The same pattern for all three verses.

4

Add a harmonica

If you have a harmonica in the key of C, wear it on a neck holder and play between verses. This is the classic Dylan sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song — Mandolin Version

Verse 1

G C G

How many roads must a man walk down

G C D

Before you call him a man?

G C G

How many seas must a white dove sail

G C D

Before she sleeps in the sand?

Chorus

C D G C

The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind

C D G

The answer is blowin’ in the wind

Practice tip: Dylan once said he wrote this song in 10 minutes. Spend those 10 minutes learning to play it, then spend a lifetime thinking about what it means.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D

Blowin’ in the Wind Chords – Harmonica

Bob Dylan’s protest anthem remains as relevant today as when it was written in 1962. Three chords, a harmonica, and words that changed the world.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 7th fret to match the original recording key. The open chord shapes at the 7th fret give a bright, ringing quality.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the three chords

You need G, C, and D. Dylan’s genius was making profound music from the simplest elements.

2

Get the folk strum

The strumming is gentle and conversational. This is a talking song — the guitar accompanies the voice, not the other way around.

3

Learn the verse pattern

Each question follows: G-C-G-C-G-D. The answer phrase: C-D-G-C-G-D-G. The same pattern for all three verses.

4

Add a harmonica

If you have a harmonica in the key of C, wear it on a neck holder and play between verses. This is the classic Dylan sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song — Harmonica Version

Verse 1

G C G

How many roads must a man walk down

G C D

Before you call him a man?

G C G

How many seas must a white dove sail

G C D

Before she sleeps in the sand?

Chorus

C D G C

The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind

C D G

The answer is blowin’ in the wind

Practice tip: Dylan once said he wrote this song in 10 minutes. Spend those 10 minutes learning to play it, then spend a lifetime thinking about what it means.