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(Dm7)Once up on a time you dressed so fine, (F)threw the bums a dime in your prime,
did n’t you?
Peo ple called, said “Be ware, doll, you’re (F)bound to fall,” you thought they were all
a kid ding you.
You used to
laugh a bout
ev ’ry bo dy that was
hang ing out.
Now you don’t
(C)talk so loud,
now you don’t
(C)seem so proud
a bout hav ing to be scroung ing
your next (G)meal.
How does it feel?
How does it feel
to be with out a home,
like a com plete un (C)known,
like a roll ing stone?
Oh, you’ve (Dm7)Prin on er a round to ple the all the (F)the lers ty the clowns ly, but when drink ing, all ly used to get they
got it made.
No Ex (Dm7)bo dy’s ev er taught you how ain’t to live out things, on the (F)street, bet ter and now you’re gon dia na mond have ring, to get ter kicks for you.
pawn it, to it.
You You to used to the be horse You say with your nev er com so a
with a mys Na t’ry tramp, ried on but now rags you re al ize guage cat.
he used.
(Em6)Go he’s him, he calls a ny you you (C)can’t ver re fuse, bis,
when you (Em6)as you stare no in to the va cuum you got (C)no thing to lose, and (Dm)aft er had “Do now you from got no se crets thing to con (G)ceal.
How does it feel?
How does it feel
to be on your own,
with no di rec tion home,
a com plete un known,
like a roll ing stone?
Oh, you’ve (Dm7)Prin gone er to the fi nest school all the (F)right, lers Miss ty Lone ly, but you know you on ly used to get they
juiced in it.
No Ex (Dm7)bo dy’s ev er taught you how gifts to live out things, on the (F)street, n’t ter and now you’re gon oth na peo have get to get ter kicks for you.
used it, to it.
You used to ride on the chrome horse You say with you nev er com dip lo
with a mys Na t’ry tramp, ried le but now der you re al ize guage cat.
he used.
(Em6)Go he’s not sell ing a ny you dis (C)can’t ver a li bis,
when you (Em6)as you stare real in to the va cuum you got (C)of his eyes lose, you’re (Dm)say er vis “Do now you from got no ev ’ry thing make a (G)deal?”
How does it feel?
How does it feel
to be on your own,
with no di rec tion home,
a com plete un known,
like a roll ing stone?
Oh, you’ve
Like A Rolling Stone — Simple Sheet Music
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"Like A Rolling Stone" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 96 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Like A Rolling Stone”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Like A Rolling Stone"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Like A Rolling Stone" by Bob Dylan played in?
- Like A Rolling Stone 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 "Like A Rolling Stone"?
- The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Like A Rolling Stone" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Like A Rolling Stone"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Like A Rolling Stone"?
- "Like A Rolling Stone" was originally performed by Bob Dylan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Like A Rolling Stone"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: C, Dm, Dm7, Em6, F, Fmaj7, G, Gb.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Like A Rolling Stone". Key of C, 96 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.


