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' — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Times They Are A-changin'" by Bob Dylan in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 168 BPM.

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

About “The Times They Are A-changin'”

Can I learn "The Times They Are A-changin'" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Times They Are A-changin'" with hands-separate practice in G at 168 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "The Times They Are A-changin'"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Times They Are A-changin'" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Times They Are A-changin'"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Times They Are A-changin'" is in the key of G at 168 BPM.