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All Along The Watchtower

Jimi Hendrix

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for All Along The Watchtower by Jimi Hendrix in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
     A   G   Am G   F G   Am G   F G
  Am G   F G   Am G   F G

Verse 1
  Am   There Must Be Some KiGnd Of Way Out Of Here    F       Said TheG JokAmer To The ThieGf                       F  G​
  Am    There's Too Much CoGnfusion              F             G    Am  I Can't Get No ReGlief       F  G​
  Am    Businessmen They  G  Drink MyF Wine               G  PloAmwmen Dig My EarthG                   F  G​
  Am    None Will LeGvel On FThe Line       G     Am      Nobody OffGered His Word  F    GHey!

Instruments
  Am G   F G   Am G   F G  [x2]

Verse 2
  Am    No Reason To GGet Excited     F   G    Am    The Thief, He KindGly Spoke         F  G​
  Am    There Are Many HGere Among Us    F         G     AmWho Feel That Life Is BuGt A Joke          Dm7    G​
  Am    But You And I,G We've Been  ThroughF That            G  AndAm This Is Not Our FGate         F   G​
  Am    So Let Us StGop Talkin' FalselyF Now            G    Am   The Hour's GettGing Late     F  HeGy!

Instruments
  Am G   F G   Am G   F G   Am G   F G   Am G   F G
  Am G   F G   Am G   F G   Am G   F G   Am G   F G  [x2]

Verse 3
  AmAll   GAlong The Watchtower  F     G    Am Princes KGept The View    F  G​
  Am While All The WGomen Came And FWent             BaGrefooAmt Servants TooG          Well, Uh, F    G​
  AmOutside IGn The Cold DistaFnce       G     Am A Wildcat     DGid Growl         F  G​
  Am  Two Riders WGere Approaching        FAnd ThGe Wind BeganAm To How   G        Hey!    F    G​

Instruments (Fade Out)
  Am G   F G   Am G   F G  [x4]
Also available in: C (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for All Along The Watchtower?

The chords for All Along The Watchtower are: A, G, Am, F, Dm7

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: A, G, Am, F, Dm7

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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