Mr. Tambourine Man

by Bob Dylan
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Lyrics

(G)Hey!

Mis ter (A)Tam bou rine Man, (D)play a song for (G)me.

I’m not (D)sleep y, and there (G)is no place I’m (A)go ing to.

(G)Hey!

Mis ter (A)Tam bou rine Man, (D)play a song for (G)me.

In the (D)jin gle jan gle (G)morn ing, I’ll come (A)fol low in’ (D)you.

Though I (G)know that eve nin’s (A)em pire has (D)re turned in to (G)sand,

(D)van ished from my (G)hand, left me (A)blind ly here to (G)stand but still not (A)sleep ing!

My (G)wear i ness a (A)maz es me, I’m (D)brand ed on my (G)feet.

I (D)have no one to (G)meet, and the (A)an cient emp ty (G)street’s too dead for (A)dream in’.

(G)Hey!

Mis ter (A)Tam bou rine Man, (D)play a song for (G)me.

I’m not (D)sleep y, and there (G)is no place I’m (A)go ing to.

(G)Hey!

Mis ter (A)Tam bou rine Man, (D)play a song for (G)me.

In the (D)jin gle jan gle (G)morn ing, I’ll come (A)fol low in’ (D)you.

Though I (G)know that eve nin’s (A)em pire has (D)re turned in to (G)sand,

(D)van ished from my (G)hand, left me (A)blind ly here to (G)stand but still not (A)sleep ing!

My (G)wear i ness a (A)maz es me, I’m (D)brand ed on my (G)feet.

I (D)have no one to (G)meet, and the (A)an cient emp ty (G)street’s too dead for (A)dream in’.

(Bm)you.

Mr. Tambourine Man — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Mr. Tambourine Man" by Bob Dylan: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 128 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Mr. Tambourine Man”

What key is "Mr. Tambourine Man" by Bob Dylan played in?
Mr. Tambourine Man is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mr. Tambourine Man"?
The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Mr. Tambourine Man" 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 "Mr. Tambourine Man"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Mr. Tambourine Man"?
"Mr. Tambourine Man" 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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Mr. Tambourine Man" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Mr. Tambourine Man" by Bob Dylan. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Mr. Tambourine Man" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Mr. Tambourine Man" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.