Tangled Up In Blue

by Bob Dylan
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Lyrics

(A)Ear ly one morn in’ the sun was shin in’, (G)I was soon to lay in’ in bed,

won helped d’rin’ if she’s changed at all, if her (D)hair a lit was too still red.

We (G)Her folks, they said our lives to geth er I a (A)sure was gon na be rough.

They (A)nev er did like Ma ma’s (G)home made dress, Pa pa’s (D)bank book was n’t big e nough.

And (E)I was stand in’ on the (F#m)side of the road, rain fall in’ on my shoes,

I head ing out for the east shoul coast, der we’ll (D)knows I’ve paid some dues on the get tin’ through.

(G)tan gled (D)up in blue.

(A)She had was mar ried when we first met, in’, (G)work in’ as a be for di vorced.

I er her out a jam, I guess, but I (D)day a the axe too just fell.

So (G)drove that they car as far we could, er I was (A)ban doned it out em west.

They (A)work in’ Split up on the (G)docks that night, both a (D)gree ing it was a best.

nough.

As (E)she turned a in’ I to (F#m)look at a me, as was in’ walk in’ a

I heard her say o ver my en, coast, der we’ll (D)meet a gain some day on and av e nue.

(G)Tan gled (D)up in blue.

Tangled Up In Blue — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Tangled Up In Blue" 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 A, 80 BPM.

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

About “Tangled Up In Blue”

What key is "Tangled Up In Blue" by Bob Dylan played in?
Tangled Up In Blue is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Tangled Up In Blue"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Tangled Up In Blue" 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 "Tangled Up In Blue"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Tangled Up In Blue"?
"Tangled Up In Blue" was originally performed by Bob Dylan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Tangled Up In Blue"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Asus4, D, E, F#m, 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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Tangled Up In Blue" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Tangled Up In Blue" 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 "Tangled Up In Blue" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Tangled Up In Blue" 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.