The Times They Are A-changin'

by Bob Dylan
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Lyrics

Come gath er ’round, (Em)peo ple, where (C)ev er you (G)roam

and ad mit that the (Am)wa ters a (Am)round you have (D)grown.

And ac (G)cept it that (Em)soon you’ll be (C)drenched to the (G)bone.

If your time to (Am)you is worth (D)sav in’,

then you bet ter start (C)swim min’ or you’ll (G)sink like a (D)stone, for the (G)times, they are a (C)chang

(G)in’!

Come gath er ’round, (Em)peo ple, where (C)ev er you (G)roam

and ad mit that the (Am)wa ters a (Am)round you have (D)grown.

And ac (G)cept it that (Em)soon you’ll be (C)drenched to the (G)bone.

If your time to (Am)you is worth (D)sav in’,

then you bet ter start (C)swim min’ or you’ll (G)sink like a (D)stone, for the (G)times, they are a (C)chang

(G)in’!

Come (G)in’!

Come

for the (G)times, they are a (C)chang

in’!

Come

for the (G)times, they are a (C)chang

in’!

The (G)in’!

The Times They Are A-changin' by Bob Dylan

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 168 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Times They Are A-changin'

What key is "The Times They Are A-changin'" in?
"The Times They Are A-changin'" by Bob Dylan is in the key of G with a tempo of 168 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Times They Are A-changin'" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "The Times They Are A-changin'" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "The Times They Are A-changin'" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Bob Dylan can I play here?
Try "FOREVER YOUNG", "LAY, LADY, LAY", "I SHALL BE RELEASED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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