The Times They Are A-Changin' by Bob Dylan

Key: G · 172 BPM · 4/4

The Times They Are A-Changin' by Bob Dylan is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the I-vi-IV-V progression — 50s / sensitive pop feel: G-Em-C-D. At 172 BPM, it moves at a fast, high-energy pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-vi-IV-V progression (50s / sensitive pop feel) in G major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-vi-IV-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoGG-Em-C-D
Capo 3EE-C#m-A-B
Capo 5DD-Bm-G-A
Capo 7CC-Am-F-G

Chord chart

  • 0:01 G
  • 0:10 Em
  • 0:11 C
  • 0:13 D
  • 0:15 Em
  • 0:16 C
  • 0:17 G
  • 0:22 D
  • 0:26 C
  • 0:27 G
  • 0:28 D
  • 0:29 G
  • 0:31 D
  • 0:32 G
  • 0:34 Em
  • 0:35 C
  • 0:36 G
  • 0:41 Em
  • 0:43 C
  • 0:43 G
  • 0:47 Em
  • 0:48 C
  • 0:48 D
  • 0:50 G
  • 0:51 Em
  • 0:52 C
  • 0:53 G
  • 0:57 D
  • 1:00 G
  • 1:02 D
  • 1:03 G
  • 1:05 C
  • 1:05 D
  • 1:07 G
  • 1:08 Em
  • 1:09 C
  • 1:10 G
  • 1:12 D
  • 1:13 C
  • 1:14 D
  • 1:19 G
  • 1:20 Em
  • 1:22 G
  • 1:26 C
  • 1:27 D
  • 1:29 G
  • 1:29 Em
  • 1:31 G
  • 1:35 Am
  • 1:36 D
  • 1:39 G
  • 1:41 D
  • 1:42 G
  • 1:44 D
  • 1:45 G
  • 1:47 D
  • 1:48 C
  • 1:49 D
  • 1:50 G
  • 1:53 Em
  • 1:54 Am
  • 1:55 G
  • 1:59 C
  • 2:01 D
  • 2:02 G
  • 2:03 Em
  • 2:04 C
  • 2:05 G
  • 2:08 Am
  • 2:09 D
  • 2:12 G
  • 2:14 D
  • 2:15 G
  • 2:17 D
  • 2:18 G
  • 2:20 Em
  • 2:22 C
  • 2:22 G
  • 2:25 D
  • 2:26 G
  • 2:28 D
  • 2:30 G
  • 2:32 D
  • 2:33 G
  • 2:38 Em
  • 2:39 C
  • 2:40 G
  • 2:43 C
  • 2:47 Em
  • 2:48 C
  • 2:49 G
  • 2:53 D
  • 2:57 G
  • 2:58 D
  • 3:00 G
  • 3:05 Em
  • 3:06 G
  • 3:09 Em

Frequently asked questions

What key is The Times They Are A-Changin' in?

The Times They Are A-Changin' is in G major.

What chords does The Times They Are A-Changin' use?

The core of The Times They Are A-Changin' cycles through G, Em, C, D (4 chords).

What is the tempo of The Times They Are A-Changin'?

The Times They Are A-Changin' runs at 172 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does The Times They Are A-Changin' use?

The Times They Are A-Changin' follows the I-vi-IV-V progression. It's a 50s / sensitive pop feel.

What capo should I use for The Times They Are A-Changin'?

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

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