All Along The Watchtower

by Dave Matthews Band

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Lyrics

“There must be (G5)some kind of way

out of here,”

said the jok er to the thief.

“Too much con fu sion,

I can’t get no

re lief.

Bus’ ness men, they drink my wine

and plow men, they dig my

earth.

None of them a long the line

know (G5)what an y of it’s (F5)worth.”

“No rea son (G)to get ex cit (F)ed,”

the thief, he kind ly spoke.

“There are man (G)y here

a mong us

who feel that life is but a joke.

But you and I, we’ve been through all that, yes, we have, oh, and this is not our fate.

So let us (G)not talk false ly now,

(G)the (Am)ho ur’s

get ting late,

(Am)late.

All a long the watch tow er,

princ es kept the view, (G)oh, while all the wom en, all the wom en, all the wom en came and they went.

Bare foot ser vants, too.

Out side in the cold

dis tance, (G)a wild (G)cat did growl.

La, la, la.

Two rid (G)ers were ap proach ing;

the (A5)wind (CN.C.)be gan to howl.

No rea son (G)to get ex cit ed.

All Along The Watchtower by Dave Matthews Band — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “All Along The Watchtower by Dave Matthews Band in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 90 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "All Along The Watchtower" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "All Along The Watchtower"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "All Along The Watchtower" use?
Just 7 chords: Am, Apow, C, F, Fpow, G, Gpow. Take it one section at a time.
What other Dave Matthews Band songs work for kids?
Try "CRASH INTO ME", "Steady As We Go", "Christmas Song". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.