It Ain't Me Babe
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Written by Bob Dylan. In 1965 'It Ain't Me, Babe'
was a no. 1 hit for The Turtles.
Anyway, here's their version.
Intro: G Am
G Am
Go away from my window
Bm Am G
Leave at your own chosen speed
G Am
I'm not the one you want, babe
Bm Am G
I'm not the one you need
Bm Am
You say you're lookin' for someone
Bm Am
Who's never weak but always strong
Bm Am
To protect you and defend you
Bm Am
Whether you are right or wrong
C D
Someone to open each and every door
Chorus:
G
But it ain't me babe
C D G
A-no, no, no it ain't me babe
C D G
It ain't me you're lookin' for babe
G Am
Go lightly from the ledge, babe
Bm Am G
Go lightly on the ground
G Am
I'm not the one you want, babe
Bm Am G
I'll only lead you down
Bm Am
You say you're lookin' for someone
Bm Am
Who'll promise never to part
Bm Am
Someone to close his eyes to you
Bm Am
Someone to close his heart
C D
Someone who will die for you and more
{repeat Chorus}
Chorus:
C D G
No it ain't me you're lookin' for, babe
C D G
I said a-no, no, no, it ain't me babe {repeat to fade}
How to play It Ain't Me Babe
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.