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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · F · C · G · Dm
Hurricane Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · F · C · G · Dm
Hurricane Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · F · C · G · Dm
Hurricane Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · F · C · G · Dm
Hurricane Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · F · C · G · Dm
Hurricane Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · F · C · G · Dm
Hurricane Chords – Harmonica
Bob Dylan’s epic narrative protest song about the wrongful imprisonment of boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song has a lot of lyrics; focus on a steady, driving rhythm to carry the story forward.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A
D – A
E – D
A – E
Verse 2
A
D – A
E – D
A – E
A
Chorus
D – A (×2)
E – D
A – E
A
Verse 3
A
D – A
E – D
A – E
A
D – A
E – D
A – E
A
Verse 4
A
D – A
E – D
A – E
A
D – A
E – D
A – E
A
Chorus
D – A (×2)
E – D
A – E
A
Verse 5
A
D – A
E – D
A – E
A
D – A
E
D
A – E
Verse 6
A
D – A
E – D
A – E
A
D – A
E – D
A – E
A
Chorus
D – A (×2)
E – D
A – E
A
Verse 7
A
D – A
E – D
A – E
A
D – A
E – D – A
E
Verse 8
A
D – A – E
D – A
E
A
D
A
E
Chorus
D – A (×2)
E – D
A – E
A
Verse 9
A
D – A
E – D
A – E
A
D – A
E
D – A
Verse 10
A
D – A
E – D – A
E
A
D – A
E
D – A
E
Chorus
D – A (×2)
E – D
A – E
A
Verse 11
A
D – A
E – D
A – E
A
D – A
E – D
A
Chorus
D – A (×2)
E – D
A – E
A
Outro
A
D – A
E – D
A – E
A
D – A
E
D – A
E
Practice tip: Work on memorizing the chord progression (A, D, E) and the long verses in sections, as the song’s power comes from the relentless, rhythmic delivery of the story.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Hurricane"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, F, C, G and Dm.
Is "Hurricane" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Hurricane" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Hurricane"?
It was written by Bob Dylan, Jacques Levy, and released in 1976.