Bob Dylan - Blowin' in the Wind
Hello! Below you'll find my "Blowin' in the Wind" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This song by Bob Dylan is a folk classic and only uses 4 chords! It was originally played on guitar, but translates well to piano.
Enjoy!
Blowin' in the Wind Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Blowin' in the Wind:
Blowin' in the Wind Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| D |
| D |
[Verse]
D G A/E D
How many roads must a man walk down
D G D
Before you call him a man
D G A/E D
How many seas must a white dove sail
D G A/E
Before she sleeps in the sand
D G A/E D
Yes, and how many times must the cannonballs fly
D G D
Before they're forever banned
[Chorus]
G A/E D G
The answer my friend is blowin' in the wind
G A/E D
The answer is blowin' in the wind
[Harmonica]
| G A/E | D G | G A/E | D |
[Verse]
D G A/E D
Yes, and how many years can a mountain exist
D G D
Before it is washed to the sea
D G A/E D
Yes, and how many years can some people exist
D G A/E
Before they're allowed to be free
D G A/E D
Yes, and how many times can a man turn his head
D G D
And pretend that he just doesn't see
[Chorus]
G A/E D G
The answer my friend is blowin' in the wind
G A/E D
The answer is blowin' in the wind
G A/E D G
The answer my friend is blowin' in the wind
G A/E D
The answer is blowin' in the wind
[Harmonica]
| G A/E | D G | G A/E | D |
[Verse]
D G A/E D
Yes, and how many times must a man look up
D G D
Before he can see the sky
D G A/E D
Yes, and how many ears must one man have
D G A/E
Before he can hear people cry
D G A/E D
Yes, and how many deaths will it take till he knows
D G D
That too many people have died
[Chorus]
G A/E D G
The answer my friend is blowin' in the wind
G A/E D
The answer is blowin' in the wind
[Harmonica]
| G A/E | D G | G A/E | D |
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Blowin' in the Wind Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Blowin' in the Wind" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Blowin' in the Wind" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
