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It’s All Over Now Baby Blue Chords

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

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

It’s All Over Now Baby Blue Chords – Guitar

Bob Dylan’s classic song of farewell and transition from his 1965 album “Bringing It All Back Home”. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match Dylan’s original recording key of A, while still playing the G shape chords listed.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

You must leave now, take what you need, you think will last

G D

But whatever you wish to keep, you better grab it fast

G C

Yonder stands your orphan with his gun

G D

Crying like a fire in the sun

G

Look out the saints are comin’ through

C G

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Chorus

C G

The highway is for gamblers, better use your sense

C G

Take what you have gathered from coinci-dence

C G

The empty-handed painter from your streets

C G

Is drawing crazy patterns on your sheets

C G

This sky, too, is folding under you

D G

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Verse 2

G C

All your seasick sailors, they are rowin’ home

G D

Your empty-handed armies, are all goin’ home

G C

The lover who just walked out your door

G D

Has taken all his blankets from the floor

G C

The carpet, too, is moving under you

G D

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Chorus

C G

The highway is for gamblers, better use your sense

C G

Take what you have gathered from coinci-dence

C G

The empty-handed painter from your streets

C G

Is drawing crazy patterns on your sheets

C G

This sky, too, is folding under you

D G

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Verse 3

G C

Leave your stepping stones behind, something calls for you

G D

Forget the dead you’ve left, they will not follow you

G C

The vagabond who’s rapping at your door

G D

Is standing in the clothes that you once wore

G C

Strike another match, go start anew

G D

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Chorus

C G

The highway is for gamblers, better use your sense

C G

Take what you have gathered from coinci-dence

C G

The empty-handed painter from your streets

C G

Is drawing crazy patterns on your sheets

C G

This sky, too, is folding under you

D G

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Practice tip: The chord progression is mostly G, C, and D. Practice switching between G and C smoothly, as this is the most common change in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "It’s All Over Now Baby Blue"?

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

Is "It’s All Over Now Baby Blue" 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’s All Over Now Baby Blue" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "It’s All Over Now Baby Blue"?

It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1965.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

It’s All Over Now Baby Blue Chords – Ukulele

Bob Dylan’s classic song of farewell and transition from his 1965 album “Bringing It All Back Home”. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match Dylan’s original recording key of A, while still playing the G shape chords listed.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

You must leave now, take what you need, you think will last

G D

But whatever you wish to keep, you better grab it fast

G C

Yonder stands your orphan with his gun

G D

Crying like a fire in the sun

G

Look out the saints are comin’ through

C G

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Chorus

C G

The highway is for gamblers, better use your sense

C G

Take what you have gathered from coinci-dence

C G

The empty-handed painter from your streets

C G

Is drawing crazy patterns on your sheets

C G

This sky, too, is folding under you

D G

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Verse 2

G C

All your seasick sailors, they are rowin’ home

G D

Your empty-handed armies, are all goin’ home

G C

The lover who just walked out your door

G D

Has taken all his blankets from the floor

G C

The carpet, too, is moving under you

G D

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Chorus

C G

The highway is for gamblers, better use your sense

C G

Take what you have gathered from coinci-dence

C G

The empty-handed painter from your streets

C G

Is drawing crazy patterns on your sheets

C G

This sky, too, is folding under you

D G

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Verse 3

G C

Leave your stepping stones behind, something calls for you

G D

Forget the dead you’ve left, they will not follow you

G C

The vagabond who’s rapping at your door

G D

Is standing in the clothes that you once wore

G C

Strike another match, go start anew

G D

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Chorus

C G

The highway is for gamblers, better use your sense

C G

Take what you have gathered from coinci-dence

C G

The empty-handed painter from your streets

C G

Is drawing crazy patterns on your sheets

C G

This sky, too, is folding under you

D G

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Practice tip: The chord progression is mostly G, C, and D. Practice switching between G and C smoothly, as this is the most common change in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "It’s All Over Now Baby Blue"?

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

Is "It’s All Over Now Baby Blue" 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’s All Over Now Baby Blue" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "It’s All Over Now Baby Blue"?

It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1965.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

It’s All Over Now Baby Blue Chords – Piano

Bob Dylan’s classic song of farewell and transition from his 1965 album “Bringing It All Back Home”. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match Dylan’s original recording key of A, while still playing the G shape chords listed.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

You must leave now, take what you need, you think will last

G D

But whatever you wish to keep, you better grab it fast

G C

Yonder stands your orphan with his gun

G D

Crying like a fire in the sun

G

Look out the saints are comin’ through

C G

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Chorus

C G

The highway is for gamblers, better use your sense

C G

Take what you have gathered from coinci-dence

C G

The empty-handed painter from your streets

C G

Is drawing crazy patterns on your sheets

C G

This sky, too, is folding under you

D G

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Verse 2

G C

All your seasick sailors, they are rowin’ home

G D

Your empty-handed armies, are all goin’ home

G C

The lover who just walked out your door

G D

Has taken all his blankets from the floor

G C

The carpet, too, is moving under you

G D

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Chorus

C G

The highway is for gamblers, better use your sense

C G

Take what you have gathered from coinci-dence

C G

The empty-handed painter from your streets

C G

Is drawing crazy patterns on your sheets

C G

This sky, too, is folding under you

D G

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Verse 3

G C

Leave your stepping stones behind, something calls for you

G D

Forget the dead you’ve left, they will not follow you

G C

The vagabond who’s rapping at your door

G D

Is standing in the clothes that you once wore

G C

Strike another match, go start anew

G D

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Chorus

C G

The highway is for gamblers, better use your sense

C G

Take what you have gathered from coinci-dence

C G

The empty-handed painter from your streets

C G

Is drawing crazy patterns on your sheets

C G

This sky, too, is folding under you

D G

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Practice tip: The chord progression is mostly G, C, and D. Practice switching between G and C smoothly, as this is the most common change in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "It’s All Over Now Baby Blue"?

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

Is "It’s All Over Now Baby Blue" 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’s All Over Now Baby Blue" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "It’s All Over Now Baby Blue"?

It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1965.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

It’s All Over Now Baby Blue Chords – Banjo

Bob Dylan’s classic song of farewell and transition from his 1965 album “Bringing It All Back Home”. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match Dylan’s original recording key of A, while still playing the G shape chords listed.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

You must leave now, take what you need, you think will last

G D

But whatever you wish to keep, you better grab it fast

G C

Yonder stands your orphan with his gun

G D

Crying like a fire in the sun

G

Look out the saints are comin’ through

C G

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Chorus

C G

The highway is for gamblers, better use your sense

C G

Take what you have gathered from coinci-dence

C G

The empty-handed painter from your streets

C G

Is drawing crazy patterns on your sheets

C G

This sky, too, is folding under you

D G

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Verse 2

G C

All your seasick sailors, they are rowin’ home

G D

Your empty-handed armies, are all goin’ home

G C

The lover who just walked out your door

G D

Has taken all his blankets from the floor

G C

The carpet, too, is moving under you

G D

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Chorus

C G

The highway is for gamblers, better use your sense

C G

Take what you have gathered from coinci-dence

C G

The empty-handed painter from your streets

C G

Is drawing crazy patterns on your sheets

C G

This sky, too, is folding under you

D G

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Verse 3

G C

Leave your stepping stones behind, something calls for you

G D

Forget the dead you’ve left, they will not follow you

G C

The vagabond who’s rapping at your door

G D

Is standing in the clothes that you once wore

G C

Strike another match, go start anew

G D

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Chorus

C G

The highway is for gamblers, better use your sense

C G

Take what you have gathered from coinci-dence

C G

The empty-handed painter from your streets

C G

Is drawing crazy patterns on your sheets

C G

This sky, too, is folding under you

D G

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Practice tip: The chord progression is mostly G, C, and D. Practice switching between G and C smoothly, as this is the most common change in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "It’s All Over Now Baby Blue"?

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

Is "It’s All Over Now Baby Blue" 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’s All Over Now Baby Blue" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "It’s All Over Now Baby Blue"?

It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1965.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

It’s All Over Now Baby Blue Chords – Mandolin

Bob Dylan’s classic song of farewell and transition from his 1965 album “Bringing It All Back Home”. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match Dylan’s original recording key of A, while still playing the G shape chords listed.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

You must leave now, take what you need, you think will last

G D

But whatever you wish to keep, you better grab it fast

G C

Yonder stands your orphan with his gun

G D

Crying like a fire in the sun

G

Look out the saints are comin’ through

C G

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Chorus

C G

The highway is for gamblers, better use your sense

C G

Take what you have gathered from coinci-dence

C G

The empty-handed painter from your streets

C G

Is drawing crazy patterns on your sheets

C G

This sky, too, is folding under you

D G

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Verse 2

G C

All your seasick sailors, they are rowin’ home

G D

Your empty-handed armies, are all goin’ home

G C

The lover who just walked out your door

G D

Has taken all his blankets from the floor

G C

The carpet, too, is moving under you

G D

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Chorus

C G

The highway is for gamblers, better use your sense

C G

Take what you have gathered from coinci-dence

C G

The empty-handed painter from your streets

C G

Is drawing crazy patterns on your sheets

C G

This sky, too, is folding under you

D G

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Verse 3

G C

Leave your stepping stones behind, something calls for you

G D

Forget the dead you’ve left, they will not follow you

G C

The vagabond who’s rapping at your door

G D

Is standing in the clothes that you once wore

G C

Strike another match, go start anew

G D

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Chorus

C G

The highway is for gamblers, better use your sense

C G

Take what you have gathered from coinci-dence

C G

The empty-handed painter from your streets

C G

Is drawing crazy patterns on your sheets

C G

This sky, too, is folding under you

D G

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Practice tip: The chord progression is mostly G, C, and D. Practice switching between G and C smoothly, as this is the most common change in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "It’s All Over Now Baby Blue"?

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

Is "It’s All Over Now Baby Blue" 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’s All Over Now Baby Blue" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "It’s All Over Now Baby Blue"?

It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1965.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

It’s All Over Now Baby Blue Chords – Harmonica

Bob Dylan’s classic song of farewell and transition from his 1965 album “Bringing It All Back Home”. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match Dylan’s original recording key of A, while still playing the G shape chords listed.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

You must leave now, take what you need, you think will last

G D

But whatever you wish to keep, you better grab it fast

G C

Yonder stands your orphan with his gun

G D

Crying like a fire in the sun

G

Look out the saints are comin’ through

C G

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Chorus

C G

The highway is for gamblers, better use your sense

C G

Take what you have gathered from coinci-dence

C G

The empty-handed painter from your streets

C G

Is drawing crazy patterns on your sheets

C G

This sky, too, is folding under you

D G

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Verse 2

G C

All your seasick sailors, they are rowin’ home

G D

Your empty-handed armies, are all goin’ home

G C

The lover who just walked out your door

G D

Has taken all his blankets from the floor

G C

The carpet, too, is moving under you

G D

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Chorus

C G

The highway is for gamblers, better use your sense

C G

Take what you have gathered from coinci-dence

C G

The empty-handed painter from your streets

C G

Is drawing crazy patterns on your sheets

C G

This sky, too, is folding under you

D G

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Verse 3

G C

Leave your stepping stones behind, something calls for you

G D

Forget the dead you’ve left, they will not follow you

G C

The vagabond who’s rapping at your door

G D

Is standing in the clothes that you once wore

G C

Strike another match, go start anew

G D

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Chorus

C G

The highway is for gamblers, better use your sense

C G

Take what you have gathered from coinci-dence

C G

The empty-handed painter from your streets

C G

Is drawing crazy patterns on your sheets

C G

This sky, too, is folding under you

D G

And it’s all over now, Baby Blue

Practice tip: The chord progression is mostly G, C, and D. Practice switching between G and C smoothly, as this is the most common change in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "It’s All Over Now Baby Blue"?

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

Is "It’s All Over Now Baby Blue" 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’s All Over Now Baby Blue" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "It’s All Over Now Baby Blue"?

It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1965.