Just Like a Woman by Bob Dylan

Key: E · 76 BPM · 4/4

Just Like a Woman by Bob Dylan is written in E major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5), played as a V-I-IV rotation: B-E-A. At 76 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)), played as a V-I-IV rotation in E major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoEB-E-A
Capo 2DA-D-G
Capo 4CG-C-F
Capo 7AE-A-D

Chord chart

  • 0:02 E
  • 0:04 B
  • 0:05 E
  • 0:10 A
  • 0:11 B
  • 0:11 E
  • 0:16 A
  • 0:17 B
  • 0:18 E
  • 0:23 B
  • 0:24 E
  • 0:27 A
  • 0:29 B
  • 0:30 A
  • 0:32 B
  • 0:33 A
  • 0:34 E
  • 0:35 F#m
  • 0:36 E
  • 0:37 B
  • 0:40 C#m
  • 0:42 A
  • 0:43 B
  • 0:46 E
  • 0:48 F#m
  • 0:49 A
  • 0:52 E
  • 0:55 A
  • 0:58 E
  • 1:01 A
  • 1:05 B7
  • 1:08 E
  • 1:12 B
  • 1:13 E
  • 1:18 A
  • 1:18 B
  • 1:19 E
  • 1:24 A
  • 1:25 B
  • 1:26 E
  • 1:29 A
  • 1:30 B
  • 1:32 A
  • 1:33 B
  • 1:35 A
  • 1:36 E
  • 1:37 F#m7
  • 1:37 E
  • 1:39 B
  • 1:41 C#m
  • 1:44 A
  • 1:44 B
  • 1:48 E
  • 1:51 A
  • 1:54 E
  • 1:57 A
  • 2:00 E
  • 2:03 A
  • 2:06 B
  • 2:09 E
  • 2:17 G#7
  • 2:23 E
  • 2:30 G#7
  • 2:36 A
  • 2:39 B
  • 2:45 E
  • 2:47 A
  • 2:47 B
  • 2:48 E
  • 2:54 B
  • 2:54 E
  • 2:57 A
  • 2:59 B
  • 3:01 A
  • 3:02 B
  • 3:04 A
  • 3:04 G#m
  • 3:05 F#m7
  • 3:06 E
  • 3:08 B
  • 3:10 C#m
  • 3:12 A
  • 3:13 B
  • 3:16 E
  • 3:19 A
  • 3:22 E
  • 3:25 A
  • 3:28 E
  • 3:31 A
  • 3:35 B
  • 3:38 E
  • 3:47 A
  • 3:48 B
  • 3:49 E
  • 3:54 A
  • 3:54 B
  • 3:55 E
  • 3:58 A
  • 4:00 B
  • 4:01 A
  • 4:03 B
  • 4:05 A
  • 4:06 F#m
  • 4:07 E
  • 4:08 B
  • 4:11 C#m
  • 4:13 A
  • 4:14 B
  • 4:17 E
  • 4:20 A
  • 4:23 E
  • 4:26 A
  • 4:30 E
  • 4:33 A
  • 4:36 B
  • 4:39 E

Frequently asked questions

What key is Just Like a Woman in?

Just Like a Woman is in E major.

What chords does Just Like a Woman use?

The core of Just Like a Woman cycles through B, E, A (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Just Like a Woman?

Just Like a Woman runs at 76 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Just Like a Woman use?

Just Like a Woman follows the I-IV-V progression, played as a V-I-IV rotation. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).

What capo should I use for Just Like a Woman?

No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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