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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' — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Times They Are A-changin'" 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 G, 168 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Times They Are A-changin'”
- Can I play "The Times They Are A-changin'" 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 "The Times They Are A-changin'" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Times They Are A-changin'" by Bob Dylan played in?
- The Times They Are A-changin' is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Times They Are A-changin'"?
- The arrangement plays at 168 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Times They Are A-changin'" 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 "The Times They Are A-changin'"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Times They Are A-changin'"?
- "The Times They Are A-changin'" 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Times They Are A-changin'"?
- 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. "The Times They Are A-changin'" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Times They Are A-changin'"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Times They Are A-changin'" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.