All Along The Watchtower

· by Bob Dylan

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Lyrics

There must be (C)some kind a way (Bb)out ta here,

say the jok (C)er to the (Bb)thief.

There’s too much (C)con fu sion.

I can’t (C)get no re lief.

Bus ’ness men (C)they ah they (Bb)drink my wine.

Plow men (C)dig my earth.

None will (C)ev er own the vine.

No bod y (C)up ping its (Bb)worth.

Hey hey.

No rea son (C)to get ex cit (Bb)ed,

the thief he (C)kind ly spoke.

There are man (C)y here a mong (Bb)us

who feel that (C)life is but a (Bb)joke.

(C)But uh, but you and (C)I we’ve been through that, (C)but uh, and this is (C)not our fate.

So let us (C)not talk false ly now.

The ho ur’s (C)get tin’ (Bb)late.

(C)Hey, well (Dm)all a (C)long the watch tow er

princ es (C)kept the (Bb)view,

while all the (C)wom en came and went

their foot (C)ser vants, (Bb)too.

Well (C)ah oh (Dm)out side (C)in the cold (Bb)dis tance uh

a wild cat did (Bb)growl.

Two rid ers (C)were ap proach in’

(C)and the (Dm)wind be (C)gan to howl.

Hey.

(C)Ah.

All a (C)long the watch tow (Dm)er.

Have you (Bb)ev er (C)must be a way out (Dm)here?

(C)Ah.

All a (C)long the watch tow (Dm)er.

Have you (Bb)ev er (C)must be a way out (Dm)here?

All Along The Watchtower by Bob Dylan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “All Along The Watchtower” by Bob Dylan 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 G at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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.
What other Bob Dylan songs work for kids?: Try "FOREVER YOUNG", "LAY, LADY, LAY", "I SHALL BE RELEASED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.