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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Blowin' In The Wind" by Bob Dylan in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 “Blowin' In The Wind”

Can I learn "Blowin' In The Wind" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Blowin' In The Wind" with hands-separate practice in C at 140 BPM.
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 — 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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Blowin' In The Wind"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Blowin' In The Wind" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Blowin' In The Wind"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Blowin' In The Wind" is in the key of C at 140 BPM.