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The Times They Are a-Changin' Chords 2026 Easy to Play

“The Times They Are a-Changin'” by Bob Dylan guitar chords (2026): in the key of G with the chords G, Em and C. 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.

Chords:GEmC

Chords for The Times They Are a-Changin'

Key: GBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyFolk

KeyG

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Metronome90

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Verse

Come gather 'round people wherever you G roam

And admit that the waters around you have Em grown

And accept it that soon you'll be drenched to the C bone

If your time to you is worth savin'

Then you better start swimmin' or you'll sink like a G

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About The Times They Are a-Changin'

Bob Dylan's “The Times They Are a-Changin'” was released in 2026 and is a folk track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 3 chords — G, Em and C — with the progression centred on G, Em and C. 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.