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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' — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Times They Are A-changin'" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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'”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Times They Are A-changin'"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Times They Are A-changin'". Key of G, 168 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.


