Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right Chords

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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

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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

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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

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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · Am · F · D

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

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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

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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.

Chords used: C, G, Am, F, D  ·  Key: C  ·  Difficulty: Beginner

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.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C – G – Am
F – C
C – G – Am
D – G
C – C
F – C
C – G – Am – F
C – G – C
 

Verse 2

 
C – G – Am
F – C
C – G – Am
D – G
C
F – C
C – G – Am – F
C – G – C
 

Verse 3

 
C – G – Am
F – C
C – G – Am
D – G
C – C
F – C
C – G – Am – F
C – G – C
 

Verse 4

 
C – G – Am
F – C
C – G – Am
D – G
C
F – C
C – G – Am – F
C – G – C (×2)
 

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.