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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E · A · B · C#m
Simple Twist of Fate Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · A · B · C#m
Simple Twist of Fate Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · A · B · C#m
Simple Twist of Fate Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · A · B · C#m
Simple Twist of Fate Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · A · B · C#m
Simple Twist of Fate Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · A · B · C#m
Simple Twist of Fate Chords – Harmonica
Bob Dylan’s poignant narrative of a chance encounter and its lingering consequences. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret and play the C, G, Am, F shapes listed to sound in the key of E.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Am
F
C – G
Am
F – C
Verse 2
Am
F
C – G
Am
F – C
Chorus
F
C
G – Am
F
C – G
Am
F – C
Verse 3
Am
F
C – G
Am
F – C
Chorus
F
C
G – Am
F
C – G
Am
F – C
Verse 4
Am
F
C – G
Am
F – C
Chorus
F
C
G – Am
F
C – G
Am
F – C
Verse 5
Am
F
C – G
Am
F – C
Practice tip: The chord progression is consistent. Master the Am-F-C-G pattern for the verses and the F-C-G-Am for the chorus before trying to sing along.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Simple Twist of Fate"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, B and C#m.
Is "Simple Twist of Fate" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Simple Twist of Fate" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Simple Twist of Fate"?
It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1975.