Like A Rolling Stone

by Bob Dylan
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Lyrics

(Dm)Once up on a time you dressed so see fine, frowns al (F)right, the Miss a dime ly, but you know you on ly used to get

did n’t you?

No (Dm)bod y’s Peo ple call, you say, “Be ware, doll, you’re (F)bound to fall.” You thought they were all to get

a kid din’ you.

You used to ride on a chrome You used to (G)nev er laugh a bout

with the mys ter y ev ’ry bod y that was

hang in’ out.

But now you don’t an y (Dm)talk so loud.

(Em)as you stare in to the vac uum (Dm)seem so proud

a (Dm)bout hav in’ to be scroung ing

ev for your next could (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 (Dm)Once nev gone a to the fin est see school, frowns al (F)right, the Miss the dime glers and the know you when they all to did

juiced in it.

No (Dm)Nev er ev er taught that how live out on the (F)street n’t and oth you’re gon na have your get

a used to it.

You used to ride on a chrome You say you (G)nev er com pro mise

who car ried on his tramp, ’ry der but now you

re al ize

But he’s not sell you dis (Dm)al i bis

(Em)as he stare in to the was n’t (Dm)of his eyes

and (Dm)say, ter in’ “Do you want to

ev ’ry make a could (G)deal?”

How does it feel?

How does it feel

to be on your a own,

with no di rec tion (C)home,

like a roll ing stone?

Oh, you’ve a com plete un known,

like a roll ing stone?

Oh, you (Dm)Once nev er a to a round to see the frowns al (F)right, the Miss the dime glers and the know you when they all to did

tricks for you.

No (Dm)Nev er un der stood that it no good on you (F)should n’t let oth er peo ple get your get

a kicks for you.

You used to ride on a chrome horse with your (G)nev er dip lo mat

who car ried on his shoul ’ry der but a you

Sia mese cat.

But Ain’t it hard you dis (Dm)cov er that

(Em)as he stare in to the was n’t (Dm)where it’s at

and (Dm)af ter in’ he took from you

ev ’ry thing he could (G)steal.

How does it feel?

How does it feel

to be on your a own,

with no di rec tion (C)home,

like a roll ing stone?

Oh, you’ve a com plete un known,

like a roll ing stone?

Oh, you a com plete un known,

like a roll ing stone?

Like A Rolling Stone — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Like A Rolling Stone" 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 C, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Like A Rolling Stone”

Can I play "Like A Rolling Stone" 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 "Like A Rolling Stone" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Like A Rolling Stone" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 5 chords: C, Dm, Em, F, G.
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 "Like A Rolling Stone"?
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. "Like A Rolling Stone" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Like A Rolling Stone"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Like A Rolling Stone" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.