Blowin' In The Wind

by Bob Dylan
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Lyrics

How

man y (G)roads

must a (A)man walk

(D)down

be fore

you (G)call him a (D)man?

Yes, ’n’ how man y (G)seas must a (A)white dove (D)sail

be fore

she (G)sleeps

in the (A)sand?

Yes, ’n’ (D)how

man y (G)times

must the (A)can non balls (D)fly

be fore

they’re (G)for

ev er (D)banned?

The (G)an

swer, my (A)friend,

is (D)blow in’ in the (G)wind,

the an

swer is (A)blow in’ in the (D)wind.

(G)times

look

(D)up

he can (G)see

the (D)sky?

(G)ears

must (A)one

man

(D)have

he can (G)hear

peo ple (A)cry?

(G)deaths

will it (A)take

’til he (D)knows and that too man y (G)peo ple have (D)died?

The (G)an swer, my (A)friend,

is (D)blow in’ in the (G)wind,

the an swer is (A)blow in’ in the (D)wind.

Blowin' In The Wind β€” Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Blowin' In The Wind" by Bob Dylan as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in D β€” sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 100 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range β€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About β€œBlowin' In The Wind”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Blowin' In The Wind" suitable for a pianist?
Yes β€” both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key D, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Blowin' In The Wind" by Bob Dylan in?
The backing track is in D at 100 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Blowin' In The Wind" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Blowin' In The Wind"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "Blowin' In The Wind", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Blowin' In The Wind" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Blowin' In The Wind"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Blowin' In The Wind"?
"Blowin' In The Wind" was originally performed by Bob Dylan. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Bob Dylan are available?
Other accompaniments by Bob Dylan: "Autumn Leaves", "Full Moon And Empty Arms", "I'm A Fool To Want You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode β€” both hands, classic piano notation, key of D, real chord symbols β€” but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Blowin' In The Wind" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes β€” treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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