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Blowin' in the Wind Chords 2026 Easy to Play

Learn to play “Blowin' in the Wind” by Bob Dylan (2026) on guitar — played in the key of G, using G, C and D. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

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Chords for Blowin' in the Wind

Key: GBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyFolk
G
3
90
 Capo 7 for this version in D -
 Or transpose -5 semitones.
Verse
GHow many Croads must a Dman walk Gdown,
 before you Ccall him a Gman
GHow many Cseas must a Dwhite dove Gsail,
 before she Csleeps in the Dsand
 Yes, and Ghow many Ctimes must the Dcannonballs Gfly,
 before they're Cforever Gbanned
Chorus
CThe answer myD friend iGs blowin' in the Cwind
 The answer is Dblowin' in the Gwind
Harmonica Refrain
| C D | G C | C D | G |
Verse
 Yes, and Ghow many Cyears can a Dmountain eGxist,
 Page 1/2
 before it is Cwashed to the Gsea
 Yes, and Ghow many Cyears can some Dpeople Gexist,
 before they're Callowed to be Dfree
 Yes, and Ghow many Ctimes can a Dman turn his Ghead,
 and pretend that he jCust doesn't Gsee
Chorus
CThe answer myD friend iGs blowin' in the Cwind
 The answer is Dblowin' in the Gwind
Harmonica Refrain
| C D | G C | C D | G |
Verse
 Yes, and Ghow many Ctimes must a Dman look Gup,
 before he can Csee the Gsky
 Yes, and Ghow many Cears must Done man Ghave,
 before he can Chear people Dcry
 Yes, and Ghow many Cdeaths will it Dtake till he Gknows,
 that too many Cpeople have Gdied
Chorus
CThe answer myD friend is Gblowin' in the Cwind
 The answer is Dblowin' in the Gwind
Harmonica Outro
| C D | G C | C D | G |

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About Blowin' in the Wind

“Blowin' in the Wind” by Bob Dylan is a well-known folk song from 2026 that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 3 chords — G, C and D — with the progression centred on G, C and D. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Blowin' in the Wind — FAQ

What key is “Blowin' in the Wind” in?

“Blowin' in the Wind” by Bob Dylan is in the key of G. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Blowin' in the Wind”?

“Blowin' in the Wind” uses 3 chords: G, C and D.

Is “Blowin' in the Wind” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Blowin' in the Wind” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Blowin' in the Wind”?

“Blowin' in the Wind” is performed by Bob Dylan, released in 2026.

Is there a play-along video for “Blowin' in the Wind”?

Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.

What genre is “Blowin' in the Wind”?

“Blowin' in the Wind” is categorised as Folk.