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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 E

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

Verse 1
  Em   There Must Be Some KiDnd Of Way Out Of Here    C       Said TheD JokEmer To The ThieDf                       C  D​
  Em    There's Too Much CoDnfusion              C             D    Em  I Can't Get No ReDlief       C  D​
  Em    Businessmen They  D  Drink MyC Wine               D  PloEmwmen Dig My EarthD                   C  D​
  Em    None Will LeDvel On CThe Line       D     Em      Nobody OffDered His Word  C    DHey!

Instruments
  Em D   C D   Em D   C D  [x2]

Verse 2
  Em    No Reason To DGet Excited     C   D    Em    The Thief, He KindDly Spoke         C  D​
  Em    There Are Many HDere Among Us    C         D     EmWho Feel That Life Is BuDt A Joke          Am7    D​
  Em    But You And I,D We've Been  ThroughC That            D  AndEm This Is Not Our FDate         C   D​
  Em    So Let Us StDop Talkin' FalselyC Now            D    Em   The Hour's GettDing Late     C  HeDy!

Instruments
  Em D   C D   Em D   C D   Em D   C D   Em D   C D
  Em D   C D   Em D   C D   Em D   C D   Em D   C D  [x2]

Verse 3
  EmAll   DAlong The Watchtower  C     D    Em Princes KDept The View    C  D​
  Em While All The WDomen Came And CWent             BaDrefooEmt Servants TooD          Well, Uh, C    D​
  EmOutside IDn The Cold DistaCnce       D     Em A Wildcat     DDid Growl         C  D​
  Em  Two Riders WDere Approaching        CAnd ThDe Wind BeganEm To How   D        Hey!    C    D​

Instruments (Fade Out)
  Em D   C D   Em D   C D  [x4]
Also available in: C (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for All Along The Watchtower?

The chords for All Along The Watchtower are: E, D, Em, C, Am7

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: E, D, Em, C, Am7

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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