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It Ain’t Me Babe Chords

Bob Dylan Beginner Key of G 5 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Bm · Am

It Ain’t Me Babe Chords – Guitar

One of Dylan’s most covered songs, with a simple chord structure and iconic lyrics.

Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a harmonica in G for the intro/breaks. The strum pattern is a standard folk strum.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Go away from my window

G C

Leave at your own chosen speed

G C

I’m not the one you want babe

G D

I’m not the one you need

Pre-Chorus

Bm Am

You say you’re looking for someone

Bm Am

Who’s never weak but always strong

Bm Am

To protect you and defend you

Bm C

Whether you are right or wrong

Chorus

G C

Someone to open each and every door

G C D

But it ain’t me babe, no no no

G

It ain’t me babe

C D G

It ain’t me you’re looking for

Verse 2

G C

Go lightly from the ledge babe

G C

Go lightly on the ground

G C

I’m not the one you want babe

G D

I will only let you down

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "It Ain’t Me Babe"?

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

Is "It Ain’t Me Babe" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "It Ain’t Me Babe" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "It Ain’t Me Babe"?

It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1964.

Gtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Bm · Am

It Ain’t Me Babe Chords – Ukulele

One of Dylan’s most covered songs, with a simple chord structure and iconic lyrics.

Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a harmonica in G for the intro/breaks. The strum pattern is a standard folk strum.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Go away from my window

G C

Leave at your own chosen speed

G C

I’m not the one you want babe

G D

I’m not the one you need

Pre-Chorus

Bm Am

You say you’re looking for someone

Bm Am

Who’s never weak but always strong

Bm Am

To protect you and defend you

Bm C

Whether you are right or wrong

Chorus

G C

Someone to open each and every door

G C D

But it ain’t me babe, no no no

G

It ain’t me babe

C D G

It ain’t me you’re looking for

Verse 2

G C

Go lightly from the ledge babe

G C

Go lightly on the ground

G C

I’m not the one you want babe

G D

I will only let you down

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "It Ain’t Me Babe"?

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

Is "It Ain’t Me Babe" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "It Ain’t Me Babe" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "It Ain’t Me Babe"?

It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1964.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Bmtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Bm · Am

It Ain’t Me Babe Chords – Piano

One of Dylan’s most covered songs, with a simple chord structure and iconic lyrics.

Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a harmonica in G for the intro/breaks. The strum pattern is a standard folk strum.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Go away from my window

G C

Leave at your own chosen speed

G C

I’m not the one you want babe

G D

I’m not the one you need

Pre-Chorus

Bm Am

You say you’re looking for someone

Bm Am

Who’s never weak but always strong

Bm Am

To protect you and defend you

Bm C

Whether you are right or wrong

Chorus

G C

Someone to open each and every door

G C D

But it ain’t me babe, no no no

G

It ain’t me babe

C D G

It ain’t me you’re looking for

Verse 2

G C

Go lightly from the ledge babe

G C

Go lightly on the ground

G C

I’m not the one you want babe

G D

I will only let you down

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "It Ain’t Me Babe"?

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

Is "It Ain’t Me Babe" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "It Ain’t Me Babe" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "It Ain’t Me Babe"?

It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1964.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Bmtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Bm · Am

It Ain’t Me Babe Chords – Banjo

One of Dylan’s most covered songs, with a simple chord structure and iconic lyrics.

Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a harmonica in G for the intro/breaks. The strum pattern is a standard folk strum.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Go away from my window

G C

Leave at your own chosen speed

G C

I’m not the one you want babe

G D

I’m not the one you need

Pre-Chorus

Bm Am

You say you’re looking for someone

Bm Am

Who’s never weak but always strong

Bm Am

To protect you and defend you

Bm C

Whether you are right or wrong

Chorus

G C

Someone to open each and every door

G C D

But it ain’t me babe, no no no

G

It ain’t me babe

C D G

It ain’t me you’re looking for

Verse 2

G C

Go lightly from the ledge babe

G C

Go lightly on the ground

G C

I’m not the one you want babe

G D

I will only let you down

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "It Ain’t Me Babe"?

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

Is "It Ain’t Me Babe" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "It Ain’t Me Babe" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "It Ain’t Me Babe"?

It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1964.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Bmtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Bm · Am

It Ain’t Me Babe Chords – Mandolin

One of Dylan’s most covered songs, with a simple chord structure and iconic lyrics.

Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a harmonica in G for the intro/breaks. The strum pattern is a standard folk strum.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Go away from my window

G C

Leave at your own chosen speed

G C

I’m not the one you want babe

G D

I’m not the one you need

Pre-Chorus

Bm Am

You say you’re looking for someone

Bm Am

Who’s never weak but always strong

Bm Am

To protect you and defend you

Bm C

Whether you are right or wrong

Chorus

G C

Someone to open each and every door

G C D

But it ain’t me babe, no no no

G

It ain’t me babe

C D G

It ain’t me you’re looking for

Verse 2

G C

Go lightly from the ledge babe

G C

Go lightly on the ground

G C

I’m not the one you want babe

G D

I will only let you down

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "It Ain’t Me Babe"?

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

Is "It Ain’t Me Babe" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "It Ain’t Me Babe" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "It Ain’t Me Babe"?

It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1964.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Bmtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Bm · Am

It Ain’t Me Babe Chords – Harmonica

One of Dylan’s most covered songs, with a simple chord structure and iconic lyrics.

Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a harmonica in G for the intro/breaks. The strum pattern is a standard folk strum.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Go away from my window

G C

Leave at your own chosen speed

G C

I’m not the one you want babe

G D

I’m not the one you need

Pre-Chorus

Bm Am

You say you’re looking for someone

Bm Am

Who’s never weak but always strong

Bm Am

To protect you and defend you

Bm C

Whether you are right or wrong

Chorus

G C

Someone to open each and every door

G C D

But it ain’t me babe, no no no

G

It ain’t me babe

C D G

It ain’t me you’re looking for

Verse 2

G C

Go lightly from the ledge babe

G C

Go lightly on the ground

G C

I’m not the one you want babe

G D

I will only let you down

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "It Ain’t Me Babe"?

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

Is "It Ain’t Me Babe" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "It Ain’t Me Babe" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "It Ain’t Me Babe"?

It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1964.