Don't Think Twice It's All Right - Bob Dylan | Song Tabs - Guitar Chord Sheets

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Don't Think Twice It's All Right Bob Dylan

# Commentary on Playing "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right" (Bob Dylan)

Bob Dylan's "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right" is a classic folk song known for its fingerpicking acoustic guitar style and heartfelt lyrics. The original recording features a gentle, flowing rhythm and a relaxed tempo, making it approachable for beginners.

## Chord Progression and Shapes

The song uses basic open chords: D, A, Bm, G, E7, A7, and D7. The Bm chord is a barre chord, which might be challenging for beginners; take your time learning its shape and practice transitioning from D and G to Bm slowly.

## Strumming and Picking Tips

While Dylan uses fingerpicking, beginners can start with a simple down-down-up-up-down-up strumming pattern (folk/ballad style). If comfortable, try Travis picking: thumb plays alternating bass notes (D and A strings), while fingers pluck the G, B, and high E strings.

## Chord Transitions

Practice moving between D, A, and Bm, as they appear often. When changing to Bm from D, keep your index finger ready to barre the second fret. For E7 and A7, use open position fingerings for smoother transitions. D7 leads naturally to G, so shift your hand position efficiently.

## General Advice

Play slowly at first, focusing on clean chord changes and timing. Use a capo on the 4th fret if you wish to match Dylan's original key. Listen to the original recording to get a feel for tempo and dynamics.

Enjoy the storytelling nature of the song, and don’t rush—let the melody flow naturally with your strumming or picking.

Intro

D A Bm G A D

Verse 1

Well it ain't no use toA sit and wonderBm why babe,G if'n you don't know byD nowA

And itD ain't no use toA sit and wonderBm why babeE⁷ It'll never do someA⁷ how

D When your rooster, crows at theD⁷ break, of dawn,G look out your window and,Bm I'll be gone

D You're the, reason I'm,Bm travelingG onD Don't thinkA twice it's allD right

Harmonica

D A Bm D G D

Verse 2

And it ain't no use inA turnin' on yourBm light babeG That light I, neverD knowedA

AndD it ain't no use inA turnin' on yourBm light babeE⁷ I'm on the dark side of theA road

D But I wish there was somethin' you would,D⁷ do or say,G to try and make me change myBm mind and stay

D But we never did too muchBm talkin' anyG wayD Don't thinkA twice it's allD right

Harmonica

A Bm D G D

Verse 3

No it ain't no use inA calling out myBm name gal,G like you never done beD foreA

And itD ain't no use inA calling out myBm name galE⁷ I can't hear you anyA⁷ more

I'm aD thinking and a-wond'rin' walkin'D⁷ down the roadG I once loved a woman, aBm child I am told

I'dD given my heart but sheBm wanted myG soulD But don't thinkA twice it's allD right

Harmonica

D G D

Verse 4

So lon-A ong honeyBm babe Where I'mG bound, I can'tD tellA

D Goodbye isA too good aBm word babeE⁷ So I'll just say, fare theeA well

D I ain't a sayin' you treatedD⁷ me unkindG You could have done better but,Bm I don't mind

D You just kinda wasted my,Bm preciousG timeD Don't thinkA twice it's allD right

Outro

D A Bm D G D D A Bm D E⁷ A D D⁷ G G E D A D G D A D G D