Mr. Tambourine Man

· by Bob Dylan

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Lyrics

(G)Hey!

Mis ter (A)Tam bou rine Man, (D)play a song for (G)me.

I’m not (D)sleep y, and there (G)is no place I’m (A)go ing to.

(G)Hey!

Mis ter (A)Tam bou rine Man, (D)play a song for (G)me.

In the (D)jin gle jan gle (G)morn ing, I’ll come (A)fol low in’ (D)you.

Though I (G)know that eve nin’s (A)em pire has (D)re turned in to (G)sand,

(D)van ished from my (G)hand, left me (A)blind ly here to (G)stand but still not (A)sleep ing!

My (G)wear i ness a (A)maz es me, I’m (D)brand ed on my (G)feet.

I (D)have no one to (G)meet, and the (A)an cient emp ty (G)street’s too dead for (A)dream in’.

(G)Hey!

Mis ter (A)Tam bou rine Man, (D)play a song for (G)me.

I’m not (D)sleep y, and there (G)is no place I’m (A)go ing to.

(G)Hey!

Mis ter (A)Tam bou rine Man, (D)play a song for (G)me.

In the (D)jin gle jan gle (G)morn ing, I’ll come (A)fol low in’ (D)you.

Though I (G)know that eve nin’s (A)em pire has (D)re turned in to (G)sand,

(D)van ished from my (G)hand, left me (A)blind ly here to (G)stand but still not (A)sleep ing!

My (G)wear i ness a (A)maz es me, I’m (D)brand ed on my (G)feet.

I (D)have no one to (G)meet, and the (A)an cient emp ty (G)street’s too dead for (A)dream in’.

(Bm)you.

Mr. Tambourine Man by Bob Dylan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Mr. Tambourine Man” 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 D at 128 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 "Mr. Tambourine Man" 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 "Mr. Tambourine Man"?: 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.