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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
A · G · D · Em
Tangled Up in Blue Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
A · G · D · Em
Tangled Up in Blue Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
A · G · D · Em
Tangled Up in Blue Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
A · G · D · Em
Tangled Up in Blue Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
A · G · D · Em
Tangled Up in Blue Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
A · G · D · Em
Tangled Up in Blue Chords – Harmonica
Bob Dylan’s epic narrative folk song about love, memory, and changing perspectives. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song has many verses; focus on keeping a consistent, relaxed strumming pattern throughout the story.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A
E
A – D
A – E
A
E
A – D
A – E
A
D
A – E
A
Chorus
D – A
E
D
A
D
A
E
A
Verse 2
A
E
A – D
A – E
A
E
A
D
A – E
A
D
A
E
A
E
A
Chorus
D – A
E
D
A
D
A
E
A
Verse 3
A
E
A – D
A – E
A
D
A – E
A
D
A – E
A
Chorus
D – A
E
D
A
D
A
E
A
Verse 4
A
E
A – D
A – E
A
D
A
E
A
E
A
Chorus
D – A
E
D
A
D
A
E
A
Verse 5
A
E
A – D
A – E
A
D
A – E
A
D
A – E
A
Chorus
D – A
E
D
A
D
A
E
A
Practice tip: The chord progression (A, D, E) repeats throughout the entire song. Master switching between these three chords smoothly before worrying about the lyrics, then practice one verse at a time to learn the long narrative.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Tangled Up in Blue"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, G, D and Em.
Is "Tangled Up in Blue" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Tangled Up in Blue" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Tangled Up in Blue"?
It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1975.