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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 D

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
     D   C   Dm C   A# C   Dm C   A# C
  Dm C   A# C   Dm C   A# C

Verse 1
  Dm   There Must Be Some KiCnd Of Way Out Of Here    A#       Said The CJokeDmr To The ThiefC                        A#   C​
  Dm    There's Too Much CoCnfusion              A#              C    Dm I Can't Get No RelCief        A#   C​
  Dm    Businessmen They  C  Drink MyA# Wine                C PlowDmmen Dig My Earth C                   A#   C​
  Dm    None Will LeCvel On A#The Line        C     Dm     Nobody OffeCred His Word   A#   HeCy!

Instruments
  Dm C   A# C   Dm C   A# C  [x2]

Verse 2
  Dm    No Reason To CGet Excited     A#    C    Dm   The Thief, He KindlCy Spoke          A#   C​
  Dm    There Are Many HCere Among Us    A#          C    WDmho Feel That Life Is ButC A Joke           Gm7    C​
  Dm    But You And I,C We've Been  ThroughA# That             C And DmThis Is Not Our FaCte          A#    C​
  Dm    So Let Us StCop Talkin' FalselyA# Now             C    Dm  The Hour's GettiCng Late      A# Hey!C​

Instruments
  Dm C   A# C   Dm C   A# C   Dm C   A# C   Dm C   A# C
  Dm C   A# C   Dm C   A# C   Dm C   A# C   Dm C   A# C  [x2]

Verse 3
  DmAll   CAlong The Watchtower  A#      C    DmPrinces KeCpt The View     A#   C​
  Dm While All The WComen Came And A#Went             BarCefootDm Servants Too C         Well, Uh,  A#     C​
  DmOutside ICn The Cold DistaA#nce        C     DmA Wildcat     DiCd Growl          A#   C​
  Dm  Two Riders WCere Approaching        A#And TheC Wind Began DmTo How    C       Hey!     A#     C​

Instruments (Fade Out)
  Dm C   A# C   Dm C   A# C  [x4]
Also available in: C (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for All Along The Watchtower?

The chords for All Along The Watchtower are: D, C, Dm, A#, Gm7

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: D, C, Dm, A#, Gm7

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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