Blowin' In The Wind

by Bob Dylan
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Lyrics

(C)How man y (F)roads must a (C)man walk ex down

be fore he you (F)call him a (Gsus)man?

Yes ’n’ (C)how man y (F)seas must a (C)white dove ex sail

be fore they’re she (F)sleeps in the (Gsus)sand?

Yes ’n’ (C)how man y (F)times must the (C)can non balls fly

be fore they’re (F)for ev er (Gsus)banned?

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

is (C)blow in’ in the (Am)wind.

The (F)an swer is (G)blow in’ in the (F)wind.

(C)How man y (F)years can a (C)moun tain ex ist

be fore he it’s (F)washed to the (Gsus)sea?

Yes ’n’ (C)how man y (F)years can some (C)peo ple ex ist

be fore he al (F)lowed to be (Gsus)free?

Yes ’n’ (C)how man y (F)times can a (C)man turn his head

pre tend ing (F)just does n’t (Gsus)see?

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

is (C)blow in’ in the (Am)wind.

The (F)an swer is (G)blow in’ in the (F)wind.

Blowin' In The Wind β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Blowin' In The Wind" by Bob Dylan: 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 C, 140 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About β€œBlowin' In The Wind”

What key is "Blowin' In The Wind" by Bob Dylan played in?
Blowin' In The Wind is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Blowin' In The Wind"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Blowin' In The Wind" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Blowin' In The Wind"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Blowin' In The Wind"?
"Blowin' In The Wind" was originally performed by Bob Dylan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Bob Dylan can I play here?
Try "FOREVER YOUNG", "LAY, LADY, LAY", "I SHALL BE RELEASED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Blowin' In The Wind" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Blowin' In The Wind" by Bob Dylan. 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 β€” 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 "Blowin' In The Wind" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Blowin' In The Wind" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” 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.