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All Along The Watchtower

Jimi Hendrix

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for All Along The Watchtower by Jimi Hendrix

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
     C   Bb   Cm Bb   Ab Bb   Cm Bb   Ab Bb
  Cm Bb   Ab Bb   Cm Bb   Ab Bb

Verse 1
  Cm   There Must Be Some KiBbnd Of Way Out Of Here     Ab      Said The JBboker CmTo The Thief  Bb                         Ab   Bb​
  Cm    There's Too Much CoBbnfusion               Ab              Bb    ICm Can't Get No RelieBbf           Ab   Bb​
  Cm    Businessmen They  Bb  Drink My AbWine                 BbPlowmeCmn Dig My Earth   Bb                    Ab   Bb​
  Cm    None Will LeBbvel On TAbhe Line         Bb      Cm   Nobody OffereBbd His Word      AbHey! Bb​

Instruments
  Cm Bb   Ab Bb   Cm Bb   Ab Bb  [x2]

Verse 2
  Cm    No Reason To BbGet Excited      Ab    Bb     Cm The Thief, He Kindly BbSpoke             Ab   Bb​
  Cm    There Are Many HBbere Among Us     Ab          Bb   WhoCm Feel That Life Is But ABb Joke              Fm7    Bb​
  Cm    But You And I,Bb We've Been  Through AbThat              BbAnd ThCmis Is Not Our FateBb             Ab    Bb​
  Cm    So Let Us StBbop Talkin' Falsely AbNow              Bb     CmThe Hour's GettingBb Late       HeAby!   Bb​

Instruments
  Cm Bb   Ab Bb   Cm Bb   Ab Bb   Cm Bb   Ab Bb   Cm Bb   Ab Bb
  Cm Bb   Ab Bb   Cm Bb   Ab Bb   Cm Bb   Ab Bb   Cm Bb   Ab Bb  [x2]

Verse 3
  CmAll   BbAlong The Watchtower   Ab      Bb   PrCminces KeptBb The View        Ab   Bb​
  Cm While All The WBbomen Came And WAbent             BareBbfoot SCmervants Too   Bb       Well, Uh,     Ab     Bb​
  CmOutside IBbn The Cold DistanAbce         Bb    A CmWildcat     Did BbGrowl             Ab   Bb​
  Cm  Two Riders WBbere Approaching        AAbnd The BbWind Began ToCm How      Bb     Hey!        Ab     Bb​

Instruments (Fade Out)
  Cm Bb   Ab Bb   Cm Bb   Ab Bb  [x4]
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FAQ

What are the chords for All Along The Watchtower?

The chords for All Along The Watchtower are: C, Bb, Cm, Ab, Fm7

What is the original key of All Along The Watchtower?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing All Along The Watchtower?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play All Along The Watchtower in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can All Along The Watchtower be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play All Along The Watchtower on ukulele?

Chord All Along The Watchtower can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in All Along The Watchtower?

All Along The Watchtower uses 5 chords: C, Bb, Cm, Ab, Fm7

What is the easiest way to play All Along The Watchtower?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was All Along The Watchtower released in?

All Along The Watchtower was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for All Along The Watchtower?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch All Along The Watchtower to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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