Mr. Tambourine Man by Bob Dylan

Key: F · 172 BPM · 4/4

Mr. Tambourine Man by Bob Dylan is written in F major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): F-Bb-C. At 172 BPM, it moves at a fast, high-energy pace.

The progression

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

Learn more about the I-IV-V progression

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CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 1EE-A-B
Capo 3DD-G-A
Capo 5CC-F-G

Chord chart

  • 0:01 F
  • 0:06 Bb
  • 0:08 C
  • 0:09 F
  • 0:11 Bb
  • 0:12 F
  • 0:14 Bb
  • 0:15 C
  • 0:18 Bb
  • 0:20 F
  • 0:22 Bb
  • 0:24 F
  • 0:25 Bb
  • 0:27 C
  • 0:28 F
  • 0:32 Bb
  • 0:34 C
  • 0:35 F
  • 0:36 Bb
  • 0:38 F
  • 0:39 Bb
  • 0:41 F
  • 0:42 Bb
  • 0:44 C
  • 0:46 Bb
  • 0:48 C
  • 0:49 F
  • 0:51 Bb
  • 0:52 F
  • 0:53 Bb
  • 0:55 F
  • 0:56 Bb
  • 0:58 C
  • 1:00 Bb
  • 1:02 C
  • 1:03 F
  • 1:05 Bb
  • 1:06 F
  • 1:08 Bb
  • 1:09 C
  • 1:12 Bb
  • 1:14 C
  • 1:15 F
  • 1:16 Bb
  • 1:18 F
  • 1:19 Bb
  • 1:20 C
  • 1:22 F
  • 1:27 Bb
  • 1:29 C
  • 1:30 F
  • 1:31 Bb
  • 1:33 F
  • 1:34 Bb
  • 1:36 F
  • 1:37 Bb
  • 1:38 F
  • 1:40 Bb
  • 1:41 F
  • 1:42 Gm
  • 1:44 C
  • 1:46 Bb
  • 1:48 C
  • 1:49 F
  • 1:50 Bb
  • 1:52 F
  • 1:53 Bb
  • 1:54 F
  • 1:56 Bb
  • 1:58 C
  • 2:01 Bb
  • 2:03 F
  • 2:05 Bb
  • 2:06 F
  • 2:07 Bb
  • 2:09 C
  • 2:12 Bb
  • 2:13 C
  • 2:14 F
  • 2:16 Bb
  • 2:17 F
  • 2:19 Bb
  • 2:20 C
  • 2:21 F
  • 2:27 Bb
  • 2:28 C
  • 2:29 F
  • 2:31 Bb
  • 2:32 F
  • 2:34 Bb
  • 2:35 F
  • 2:36 Bb
  • 2:38 F
  • 2:39 Bb
  • 2:41 C
  • 2:43 Bb
  • 2:45 C
  • 2:46 F
  • 2:48 Bb
  • 2:49 F
  • 2:50 Bb
  • 2:52 F
  • 2:53 Bb
  • 2:54 F
  • 2:56 Bb
  • 2:57 F
  • 2:58 Gm
  • 3:00 C
  • 3:03 Bb
  • 3:04 C
  • 3:05 F
  • 3:07 Bb
  • 3:08 F
  • 3:09 Bb
  • 3:11 C
  • 3:14 Bb
  • 3:15 C
  • 3:16 F
  • 3:18 Bb
  • 3:19 F
  • 3:21 Bb
  • 3:22 C
  • 3:23 F
  • 3:26 Bb
  • 3:28 C
  • 3:29 F
  • 3:30 Bb
  • 3:32 F
  • 3:33 Bb
  • 3:34 F
  • 3:36 Bb
  • 3:37 F
  • 3:38 Bb
  • 3:40 F
  • 3:41 Bb
  • 3:43 F
  • 3:44 Gm
  • 3:45 C
  • 3:48 Bb
  • 3:49 C
  • 3:50 F
  • 3:52 Bb
  • 3:53 F
  • 3:54 Bb
  • 3:56 F
  • 3:57 Bb
  • 3:59 F
  • 4:00 Bb
  • 4:01 C
  • 4:03 F
  • 4:08 Bb
  • 4:10 C
  • 4:11 F
  • 4:12 Bb
  • 4:13 F
  • 4:15 Bb
  • 4:16 F
  • 4:17 Bb
  • 4:19 F
  • 4:20 Bb
  • 4:24 F
  • 4:25 Bb
  • 4:27 C
  • 4:29 Bb
  • 4:31 C
  • 4:32 F
  • 4:33 Bb
  • 4:35 F
  • 4:36 Bb
  • 4:37 F
  • 4:39 Bb
  • 4:40 F
  • 4:41 Bb
  • 4:42 F
  • 4:44 Bb
  • 4:45 F
  • 4:46 Gm
  • 4:48 C
  • 4:50 Bb
  • 4:52 C
  • 4:53 F
  • 4:54 Bb
  • 4:56 F
  • 4:57 Gm
  • 4:58 C
  • 5:01 Bb
  • 5:02 C
  • 5:03 F
  • 5:05 Bb
  • 5:06 F
  • 5:08 Bb
  • 5:09 C
  • 5:11 F
  • 5:13 Bb
  • 5:15 C
  • 5:16 F
  • 5:20 Bb
  • 5:21 F
  • 5:23 Bb

Frequently asked questions

What key is Mr. Tambourine Man in?

Mr. Tambourine Man is in F major.

What chords does Mr. Tambourine Man use?

The core of Mr. Tambourine Man cycles through F, Bb, C (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Mr. Tambourine Man?

Mr. Tambourine Man runs at 172 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Mr. Tambourine Man use?

Mr. Tambourine Man follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).

What capo should I use for Mr. Tambourine Man?

Capo 1 and play E major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in F major.

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