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

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

be fore

he she (G)sleeps

in the (A)sand?

Yes, ’n’ (D)how

man y (G)times

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

and be fore

they’re y (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.

How

man y (G)times

must a (A)man

look

(D)up

be fore

he can (G)see

him the (D)sky?

Yes, ’n’ how

man y (G)ears

must must (A)one

man

(D)have

be fore

he can (G)hear

peo ple (A)cry?

Yes, ’n’ (D)how

man y (G)deaths

will it (A)take non ’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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Blowin' In The Wind" by Bob Dylan: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key D, 100 BPM.

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 — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Blowin' In The Wind

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 — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Blowin' In The Wind" with this accompaniment?
Yes — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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.

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