How to play: This version is played with a 7th-fret capo and uses G, C, and D. Keep the chord changes steady and use a relaxed strumming pattern.
[Verse 1]
G C D G C D
How many roads must a man walk down, before you call him a man?
G C D G C D
How many seas must a white dove sail, before she sleeps in the sand?
G C D G C D
How many times must the cannonballs fly, before they're forever banned?
[Chorus]
C D G C
The answer my friend, is blowin in the wind
D G
The answer is blowin in the wind
[Verse 2]
G C D G C D
How many years can a mountain exist, before it is washed to the sea?
G C D G C D
How many years can some people exist, before they're allowed to be free?
G C D G C D
How many times can a man turn his head, and pretend that he just doesn't see
[Chorus]
C D G C
The answer my friend, is blowin in the wind
D G
The answer is blowin in the wind
[Verse 3]
G C D G C D
How many times must a man look up, before he can see the sky?
G C D G C D
How many ears must one man have, before he can hear people cry?
G C D G C D
How many deaths will it take 'till he knows, that too many people have died?
[Chorus]
C D G C
The answer my friend, is blowin in the wind
D G
The answer my friend, is blowin in the wind
Practice tips
- Use a 7th-fret capo for this version.
- Start by practicing the G → C → D progression slowly.
- Practice the chord changes separately before adding the lyrics.
- The chorus mainly uses C → D → G → C → D → G.
- Keep your strumming relaxed and consistent.
- Start slowly and gradually increase your playing speed.
- Tap Beginner mode above to see every chord diagram inline.