Blowin' In The Wind
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D G A D
How many roads must a man walk down
D G A7
Before you call him a man?
D G A D
Yes, and how many seas must a white dove sail
Em A7
Before she sleeps in the sand?
D G A D
Yes, and how many times must the cannon balls fly
G A7
Before they're forever banned?
[Refrão]
G A7 D G
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind.
Em A7 D
The answer is blowin' in the wind.
D G A D
How many years can a mountain exist
G A7
Before it is washed to the sea?
D G A D
How many years can some people exist
Em A7
Before they're allowed to be free.
D G A D
Yes, and how many times can a man turn his head
G A7
And pretend that he just doesn't see?
[Refrão]
G A7 D G
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind.
Em A7 D
The answer is blowin' in the wind.
D G A D
How many times must a man look up
G A7
Before he can see the sky?
D G A D
Yes, and how many ears must one man have
Em A7
Before he can hear people cry?
D G A D
Yes, and how many deaths will it take till he knows
G A7
That too many people have died?
[Refrão]
G A7 D G
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind.
Em A7 D
The answer is blowin' in the wind.
How to play Blowin' In The Wind
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.