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Tangled Up in Blue

From Blood on the Tracks (1975)

Key: A Major Tempo: 116 BPM Difficulty: Intermediate Capo: None

Featured Performance

Official Audio

The Story Behind the Song

Dylan has called this his best song. Written during the dissolution of his marriage to Sara, the narrative shifts between first and third person, past and present, creating a fractured, almost cubist portrait of a relationship.

Dylan re-recorded the song in Minneapolis just before release, giving it a more upbeat feel. He has continued to rework the lyrics in live performances over the decades.

Guitar Chords

Chords used:

A Asus4 G D E

Playing Tips:

  • • Key of A Major, no capo needed
  • • Tempo: 116 BPM - practice with a metronome
  • • Difficulty: Intermediate

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Quick Facts

Written:
1974
Recorded:
September 1974 / December 1974
Released:
1975
Length:
5:42
Producer:
Bob Dylan

Official Lyrics

Read the complete lyrics on Bob Dylan's official website.

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Notable Covers

  • Indigo Girls 1997
  • Jerry Garcia 1989
  • KT Tunstall 2006
  • Joan Baez 1975

Recognition

  • • Opening track of one of greatest albums ever
  • • Frequently ranked among Dylan's best

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