Folk · 1963 · beginner

Blowin’ in the Wind

by Bob Dylan
Key of G beginner 3 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVV
GCD
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BPM 100
Key
G
Chords
3
Genre
Folk
Year
1963

Blowin’ in the Wind Chord Progression Breakdown

Blowin’ in the Wind (1963) is a beginner folk song that uses the progression I – IV – V (G, C, D in G).

Analysis

  • I (G) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • IV (C) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (D) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable

Tags

folk1960ssinger-songwriter

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What is the chord progression for Blowin’ in the Wind?

Blowin’ in the Wind by Bob Dylan uses the chords G, C, D in the key of G.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – IV – V.

What key is Blowin’ in the Wind in?

Blowin’ in the Wind by Bob Dylan is in the key of G.

The primary chords are G, C, D.

Is Blowin’ in the Wind beginner-friendly?

Yes! Blowin’ in the Wind is rated beginner.

It uses 3 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Blowin’ in the Wind?

Blowin’ in the Wind is a folk song from 1963.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of folk music.

Can I transpose Blowin’ in the Wind to another key?

Yes! Click the transpose buttons on the detail page to shift all chords up or down by semitone while preserving the same Roman numeral relationships.