Folk, Rock

My Back Pages Chords

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

Gtap to play

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Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

My Back Pages Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

My Back Pages Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

My Back Pages Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

My Back Pages Chords – Banjo

Gtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

My Back Pages Chords – Mandolin

Gtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

My Back Pages Chords – Harmonica

Bob Dylan’s introspective folk-rock classic questioning his own past certainties. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

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

Folk Rock 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-shaped chords shown.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

C – G

D

G – C

G

D – G

C

G – D

G – C

Chorus

G – C

G

D

G

C – G

D

G – D

G – C

Verse 2

C – G

D

G – C

G

D – G

C

G – D

G – C

Chorus

G – C

G

D

G

C – G

D

G – D

G – C

Verse 3

C – G

D

G

C – G

D

G

G – D

G – C

Chorus

G – C

G

D

G

C – G

D

G – D

G – C

Verse 4

C – G

D

G – C

G

D

G

G – D

G – C

Chorus

G – C

G

D

G

C – G

D

G – D

G – C (×2)

G

D

G

C

G – D (×2)

G – C (×2)

G

D

G

C – G

D

G – D

G – C

Outro

C – G

D

G

C

G – D

G

G – D

G – C

Practice tip: The chord progression is mostly G, C, and D. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics, as the song relies on this core pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "My Back Pages"?

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

Is "My Back Pages" 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 "My Back Pages" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "My Back Pages"?

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