Other arrangements of All Along The Watchtower
Pick a learning view.
There must be (B)some kind a way (A)out ta here,
said the jok (B)er to the thief.
There’s too much (B)con fu sion.
I can’t (B)get no re lief.
Busi ness men (B)they, ah, ah, (A)drink my wine.
Plow men (B)dig my earth.
None will (B)lev el on the vine.
No bod y (B)of it is worth.
Hey, hey.
No rea son (B)to get ex ci (A)ted,
the thief he (B)kind ly spoke.
There are man (B)y here a mong (A)us
who feel that life is but a joke.
But, uh, but you and (B)I, we’ve been through that, (B)but, uh, and this is (B)not our fate.
So let us (B)not talk false ly now.
The ho ur’s (B)get tin’ late.
(B)Hey, well, (C#m)all a (B)long the watch tow er
princ es (B)kept the view,
while all the (B)wom en came and (B)went.
Bare feet (B)ser vants, too.
Well, ah, oh, (C#m)out side (B)in the cold (A)dis tance, uh,
a wild cat did growl.
Two rid ers (B)were ap proach in’,
and the (C#m)wind be (B)gan to howl.
(B)Hey.
Ah.
All a (B)long the watch tow (C#m)er.
Have you (A)ev er?
(B)Don’t be a way out (C#m)here?
Ah.
All a (B)long the watch tow (C#m)er.
Have you (A)ev er?
(B)Don’t be a way out (C#m)here?
All Along The Watchtower — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "All Along The Watchtower" by Jimi Hendrix: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “All Along The Watchtower”
- What key is "All Along The Watchtower" by Jimi Hendrix played in?
- All Along The Watchtower is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "All Along The Watchtower"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "All Along The Watchtower" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "All Along The Watchtower"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "All Along The Watchtower"?
- "All Along The Watchtower" was originally performed by Jimi Hendrix. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "All Along The Watchtower"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: A, B, C#m. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Jimi Hendrix can I play here?
- Try "HEY JOE", "CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC", "VOODOO CHILD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "All Along The Watchtower" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "All Along The Watchtower" by Jimi Hendrix. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "All Along The Watchtower" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "All Along The Watchtower" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.