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Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right Chords

Bob Dylan Beginner Key of C 5 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · G · Am · F · D

Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right Chords – Guitar

Bob Dylan’s classic farewell song with a rolling fingerpicking pattern. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Try a Travis picking pattern for an authentic Dylan sound. Alternate the bass note with your thumb while picking melody notes with your fingers.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am

It ain’t no use to sit and wonder why, babe

F C

It don’t matter anyhow

C G Am

And it ain’t no use to sit and wonder why, babe

D G

If you don’t know by now

C C

When the rooster crows at the break of dawn

F C

Look out your window and I’ll be gone

C G Am F

You’re the reason I’m travelin’ on

C G C

Don’t think twice, it’s all right

Verse 2

C G Am

It ain’t no use in turnin’ on your light, babe

F C

The light I never knowed

C G Am

And it ain’t no use in turnin’ on your light, babe

D G

I’m on the dark side of the road

C

Still I wish there was somethin’

F C

You would do or say

C G Am F

To try and make me change my mind and stay

C G C

Don’t think twice, it’s all right

Verse 3

C G Am

I’m walkin’ down that long, lonesome road, babe

F C

Where I’m bound, I can’t tell

C G Am

But goodbye’s too good a word, gal

D G

So I’ll just say fare thee well

C C

I ain’t sayin’ you treated me unkind

F C

You could have done better but I don’t mind

C G Am F

You just kinda wasted my precious time

C G C

Don’t think twice, it’s all right

Verse 4

C G Am

It ain’t no use in callin’ out my name, gal

F C

Like you never done before

C G Am

It ain’t no use in callin’ out my name, gal

D G

I can’t hear you anymore

C

I’m a-thinkin’ and a-wonderin’ all the

F C

Way down the road

C G Am F

I once loved a woman, a child I’m told

C G C

I give her my heart but she wanted my soul

C G C

Don’t think twice, it’s all right

Practice tip: Master the C to G to Am transition first — it’s the backbone of the song. The F chord can be played as a mini-barre on the first two frets if the full barre is too hard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am, F and D.

Is "Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right"?

It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1963.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · G · Am · F · D

Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right Chords – Ukulele

Bob Dylan’s classic farewell song with a rolling fingerpicking pattern. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Try a Travis picking pattern for an authentic Dylan sound. Alternate the bass note with your thumb while picking melody notes with your fingers.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am

It ain’t no use to sit and wonder why, babe

F C

It don’t matter anyhow

C G Am

And it ain’t no use to sit and wonder why, babe

D G

If you don’t know by now

C C

When the rooster crows at the break of dawn

F C

Look out your window and I’ll be gone

C G Am F

You’re the reason I’m travelin’ on

C G C

Don’t think twice, it’s all right

Verse 2

C G Am

It ain’t no use in turnin’ on your light, babe

F C

The light I never knowed

C G Am

And it ain’t no use in turnin’ on your light, babe

D G

I’m on the dark side of the road

C

Still I wish there was somethin’

F C

You would do or say

C G Am F

To try and make me change my mind and stay

C G C

Don’t think twice, it’s all right

Verse 3

C G Am

I’m walkin’ down that long, lonesome road, babe

F C

Where I’m bound, I can’t tell

C G Am

But goodbye’s too good a word, gal

D G

So I’ll just say fare thee well

C C

I ain’t sayin’ you treated me unkind

F C

You could have done better but I don’t mind

C G Am F

You just kinda wasted my precious time

C G C

Don’t think twice, it’s all right

Verse 4

C G Am

It ain’t no use in callin’ out my name, gal

F C

Like you never done before

C G Am

It ain’t no use in callin’ out my name, gal

D G

I can’t hear you anymore

C

I’m a-thinkin’ and a-wonderin’ all the

F C

Way down the road

C G Am F

I once loved a woman, a child I’m told

C G C

I give her my heart but she wanted my soul

C G C

Don’t think twice, it’s all right

Practice tip: Master the C to G to Am transition first — it’s the backbone of the song. The F chord can be played as a mini-barre on the first two frets if the full barre is too hard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am, F and D.

Is "Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right"?

It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1963.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · G · Am · F · D

Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right Chords – Piano

Bob Dylan’s classic farewell song with a rolling fingerpicking pattern. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Try a Travis picking pattern for an authentic Dylan sound. Alternate the bass note with your thumb while picking melody notes with your fingers.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am

It ain’t no use to sit and wonder why, babe

F C

It don’t matter anyhow

C G Am

And it ain’t no use to sit and wonder why, babe

D G

If you don’t know by now

C C

When the rooster crows at the break of dawn

F C

Look out your window and I’ll be gone

C G Am F

You’re the reason I’m travelin’ on

C G C

Don’t think twice, it’s all right

Verse 2

C G Am

It ain’t no use in turnin’ on your light, babe

F C

The light I never knowed

C G Am

And it ain’t no use in turnin’ on your light, babe

D G

I’m on the dark side of the road

C

Still I wish there was somethin’

F C

You would do or say

C G Am F

To try and make me change my mind and stay

C G C

Don’t think twice, it’s all right

Verse 3

C G Am

I’m walkin’ down that long, lonesome road, babe

F C

Where I’m bound, I can’t tell

C G Am

But goodbye’s too good a word, gal

D G

So I’ll just say fare thee well

C C

I ain’t sayin’ you treated me unkind

F C

You could have done better but I don’t mind

C G Am F

You just kinda wasted my precious time

C G C

Don’t think twice, it’s all right

Verse 4

C G Am

It ain’t no use in callin’ out my name, gal

F C

Like you never done before

C G Am

It ain’t no use in callin’ out my name, gal

D G

I can’t hear you anymore

C

I’m a-thinkin’ and a-wonderin’ all the

F C

Way down the road

C G Am F

I once loved a woman, a child I’m told

C G C

I give her my heart but she wanted my soul

C G C

Don’t think twice, it’s all right

Practice tip: Master the C to G to Am transition first — it’s the backbone of the song. The F chord can be played as a mini-barre on the first two frets if the full barre is too hard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am, F and D.

Is "Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right"?

It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1963.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Dtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · G · Am · F · D

Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right Chords – Banjo

Bob Dylan’s classic farewell song with a rolling fingerpicking pattern. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Try a Travis picking pattern for an authentic Dylan sound. Alternate the bass note with your thumb while picking melody notes with your fingers.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am

It ain’t no use to sit and wonder why, babe

F C

It don’t matter anyhow

C G Am

And it ain’t no use to sit and wonder why, babe

D G

If you don’t know by now

C C

When the rooster crows at the break of dawn

F C

Look out your window and I’ll be gone

C G Am F

You’re the reason I’m travelin’ on

C G C

Don’t think twice, it’s all right

Verse 2

C G Am

It ain’t no use in turnin’ on your light, babe

F C

The light I never knowed

C G Am

And it ain’t no use in turnin’ on your light, babe

D G

I’m on the dark side of the road

C

Still I wish there was somethin’

F C

You would do or say

C G Am F

To try and make me change my mind and stay

C G C

Don’t think twice, it’s all right

Verse 3

C G Am

I’m walkin’ down that long, lonesome road, babe

F C

Where I’m bound, I can’t tell

C G Am

But goodbye’s too good a word, gal

D G

So I’ll just say fare thee well

C C

I ain’t sayin’ you treated me unkind

F C

You could have done better but I don’t mind

C G Am F

You just kinda wasted my precious time

C G C

Don’t think twice, it’s all right

Verse 4

C G Am

It ain’t no use in callin’ out my name, gal

F C

Like you never done before

C G Am

It ain’t no use in callin’ out my name, gal

D G

I can’t hear you anymore

C

I’m a-thinkin’ and a-wonderin’ all the

F C

Way down the road

C G Am F

I once loved a woman, a child I’m told

C G C

I give her my heart but she wanted my soul

C G C

Don’t think twice, it’s all right

Practice tip: Master the C to G to Am transition first — it’s the backbone of the song. The F chord can be played as a mini-barre on the first two frets if the full barre is too hard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am, F and D.

Is "Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right"?

It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1963.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Dtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · G · Am · F · D

Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right Chords – Mandolin

Bob Dylan’s classic farewell song with a rolling fingerpicking pattern. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Try a Travis picking pattern for an authentic Dylan sound. Alternate the bass note with your thumb while picking melody notes with your fingers.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am

It ain’t no use to sit and wonder why, babe

F C

It don’t matter anyhow

C G Am

And it ain’t no use to sit and wonder why, babe

D G

If you don’t know by now

C C

When the rooster crows at the break of dawn

F C

Look out your window and I’ll be gone

C G Am F

You’re the reason I’m travelin’ on

C G C

Don’t think twice, it’s all right

Verse 2

C G Am

It ain’t no use in turnin’ on your light, babe

F C

The light I never knowed

C G Am

And it ain’t no use in turnin’ on your light, babe

D G

I’m on the dark side of the road

C

Still I wish there was somethin’

F C

You would do or say

C G Am F

To try and make me change my mind and stay

C G C

Don’t think twice, it’s all right

Verse 3

C G Am

I’m walkin’ down that long, lonesome road, babe

F C

Where I’m bound, I can’t tell

C G Am

But goodbye’s too good a word, gal

D G

So I’ll just say fare thee well

C C

I ain’t sayin’ you treated me unkind

F C

You could have done better but I don’t mind

C G Am F

You just kinda wasted my precious time

C G C

Don’t think twice, it’s all right

Verse 4

C G Am

It ain’t no use in callin’ out my name, gal

F C

Like you never done before

C G Am

It ain’t no use in callin’ out my name, gal

D G

I can’t hear you anymore

C

I’m a-thinkin’ and a-wonderin’ all the

F C

Way down the road

C G Am F

I once loved a woman, a child I’m told

C G C

I give her my heart but she wanted my soul

C G C

Don’t think twice, it’s all right

Practice tip: Master the C to G to Am transition first — it’s the backbone of the song. The F chord can be played as a mini-barre on the first two frets if the full barre is too hard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am, F and D.

Is "Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right"?

It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1963.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Dtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · G · Am · F · D

Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right Chords – Harmonica

Bob Dylan’s classic farewell song with a rolling fingerpicking pattern. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Try a Travis picking pattern for an authentic Dylan sound. Alternate the bass note with your thumb while picking melody notes with your fingers.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am

It ain’t no use to sit and wonder why, babe

F C

It don’t matter anyhow

C G Am

And it ain’t no use to sit and wonder why, babe

D G

If you don’t know by now

C C

When the rooster crows at the break of dawn

F C

Look out your window and I’ll be gone

C G Am F

You’re the reason I’m travelin’ on

C G C

Don’t think twice, it’s all right

Verse 2

C G Am

It ain’t no use in turnin’ on your light, babe

F C

The light I never knowed

C G Am

And it ain’t no use in turnin’ on your light, babe

D G

I’m on the dark side of the road

C

Still I wish there was somethin’

F C

You would do or say

C G Am F

To try and make me change my mind and stay

C G C

Don’t think twice, it’s all right

Verse 3

C G Am

I’m walkin’ down that long, lonesome road, babe

F C

Where I’m bound, I can’t tell

C G Am

But goodbye’s too good a word, gal

D G

So I’ll just say fare thee well

C C

I ain’t sayin’ you treated me unkind

F C

You could have done better but I don’t mind

C G Am F

You just kinda wasted my precious time

C G C

Don’t think twice, it’s all right

Verse 4

C G Am

It ain’t no use in callin’ out my name, gal

F C

Like you never done before

C G Am

It ain’t no use in callin’ out my name, gal

D G

I can’t hear you anymore

C

I’m a-thinkin’ and a-wonderin’ all the

F C

Way down the road

C G Am F

I once loved a woman, a child I’m told

C G C

I give her my heart but she wanted my soul

C G C

Don’t think twice, it’s all right

Practice tip: Master the C to G to Am transition first — it’s the backbone of the song. The F chord can be played as a mini-barre on the first two frets if the full barre is too hard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am, F and D.

Is "Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right"?

It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1963.