Shelter From The Storm

by Bob Dylan
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Lyrics

(D)’Twas in an oth er life time, there was (G)one of toil and (D)blood, when black ness was a vir tue point and the (G)road was full of mud.

(D)I came im in from the a wil der ness a it’s (G)crea ture void of form.

“Come (D)in,” she said, “I’ll give you (G)shel ter from the (D)storm.”

I And (D)if I pass this way a gain, (G)you can rest as (D)sured I’ll al ways do my best for her, on (G)that I give my word.

In a (D)world of steel eyed it death and men who are (G)fight ing to be warm, “Come (D)in,” she said, “I’ll give you (G)shel ter from the (D)storm.”

Not a (D)word in was spoke be tween us, there and (G)lit tle risk in (D)volved.

with Ev ’ry thing up to that wrists had been (G)left ers un re solved.

(D)Try up im ag in ing a place ful ly where it’s (G)al ways safe and warm.

“Come (D)in,” she said, “I’ll give you (G)shel ter from the (D)storm.”

I was (D)burned out from ex haus tion, gain, (G)bur ied in the (D)hail, I poi soned in the bush es her, an’ (G)blown out on the trail.

In a (D)Hunt ed like a it croc o dile on a (G)rav aged in the corn, “Come (D)in,” she said, “I’ll give you (G)shel ter from the (D)storm.”

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Shelter From The Storm — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Shelter From The Storm" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 212 BPM.

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

About “Shelter From The Storm”

Where are the chord symbols for "Shelter From The Storm" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Shelter From The Storm" is in D.
What key is "Shelter From The Storm" by Bob Dylan played in?
Shelter From The Storm 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 "Shelter From The Storm"?
The arrangement plays at 212 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Shelter From The Storm" 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 "Shelter From The Storm"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Shelter From The Storm"?
"Shelter From The Storm" 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.
Does "Shelter From The Storm" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Shelter From The Storm" is in the key of D at 212 BPM.
What chords are in "Shelter From The Storm"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.