Like A Rolling Stone
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Intro: C F C F
verse 1
C C/A C/E
Once upon a time you dressed so fine
F G
You threw the bums a dime in your prime, didn't you?
C C/A C/E
People'd call, say, "Beware doll, you're bound to fall"
F G
You thought they were all kiddin' you
F G
You used to laugh about
F G
Everybody that was hangin' out
F Em D C
Now you don't talk so loud
F Em D C
Now you don't seem so proud
Em F G
About having to be scrounging for your next meal.
Chorus
C F G C F G
How does it feel, how does it feel
Am F G Am F G
To be without a home, like a complete unknown
C F G
Like a rolling stone
verse 2
C C/A C/E
You've gone to the finest school all right,
F G
Miss Lonely but you know you only used to get juiced in it
C C/A C/E
And nobody has ever taught you how to live on the street
F G
And now you find out you're gonna have to get used to it
F G F G
You said you'd never compromise, with the mystery tramp, but know you realize
F Em D C F Em D C
He's not selling any alibis, as you stare into the vacuum of his eyes
Em F G
And say do you want to make a deal?
Chorus 2
C F G C F G
How does it feel, how does it feel
Am F G Am F G
To be on your own, with no direction home
Am F G
Like a complete unknown, like a rolling stone
Bridge
Am F
Princess on the steeple and all the pretty people they're drinkin',
G
Thinkin' that they got it made (that they got it made)
Am F
Exchanging all precious gifts but you'd better take your diamond ring,
G
you'd better, oh you’d better pawn it babe
C F G
You used to be so amused at Napoleon in rags and the language that he used
Em C F G
Go to him now, he calls you, you can't refuse
Chorus 2 (X2)
How to play Like A Rolling Stone
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 C. 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.