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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" 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 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 learn "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" 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 "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" with hands-separate practice in G at 220 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright"?
- 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 "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright"?
- 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. "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" is in the key of G at 220 BPM.
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