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It (G)ain’t no use to (D)sit and won der why, babe,
it don’t mat ter, a ny how.
An’ it (G)ain’t no use to (D)sit and won der why, babe,
if you don’t know by now.
When your roost er crows at the break of dawn,
look out your win dow and I’ll be gone.
(G)You’re the (D)rea son I’m (Em)trav ’lin’ on.
Don’t think twice, it’s all (G)right.
It (G)ain’t no use to (D)sit and won der why, babe,
it don’t mat ter, a ny how.
An’ it (G)ain’t no use to (D)sit and won der why, babe,
if you don’t know by now.
When your roost er crows at the break of dawn,
look out your win dow and I’ll be gone.
(G)You’re the (D)rea son I’m (Em)trav ’lin’ on.
Don’t think twice, it’s all (G)right.
It (G)right.
So (G)ain’t no use to (D)sit and won der why, babe,
it don’t mat ter, a ny how.
An’ it (G)ain’t no use to (D)sit and won der why, babe,
if you don’t know by now.
When your roost er crows at the break of dawn,
look out your win dow and I’ll be gone.
(G)You’re the (D)rea son I’m (Em)trav ’lin’ on.
Don’t think twice, it’s all (G)right.
It (G)right.
So right.
Don't Think Twice, It's Alright — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 220 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence moving through a wider set of chords in the key of G — you've got seven to manage, including those nice color shifts to G7, D7, and the A chord, which briefly steps outside the key and will ask your fingers to reach a little differently.
Your left hand plays an octave bass pattern throughout, so lock that in first: practice just the root-octave motion hand-alone until it feels automatic, because that steady foundation is what makes the right hand sound relaxed.
At 220 BPM the pulse moves quickly, but the rhythm itself is gentle and flowing, so resist any urge to rush — count in two rather than four and let the phrases breathe.
The trickiest transitions will be moving between G7 and C, and catching that A chord cleanly when it appears; loop those two-bar spots slowly before playing through.
Once your hands are comfortable separately, combine them at half tempo and gradually bring it up.
This is the song that will train you to handle seventh chords as naturally as basic triads — once these shapes are under your fingers, a huge number of folk and pop tunes will feel instantly more approachable.
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About “Don't Think Twice, It's Alright”
- Can I play "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" by Bob Dylan played in?
- Don't Think Twice, It's Alright is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright"?
- The arrangement plays at 220 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" 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 "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright"?
- "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" was originally performed by Bob Dylan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, C, D, D7, Em, G, G7.
- 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 a complete beginner play "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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