chuckv97 - Posted - 02/02/2026:  12:30:54

The 1963 “folk anthem” from his “Freewheelin’” album. Arranged for banjo players in their first few years of playing.

youtu.be/xD95_sS3CfM?si=ekk7woYyFBDoXZmB

Edited by - chuckv97 on 02/02/2026 12:31:40

VIDEO: “Blowin’ In The Wind” - Bob Dylan , banjo solo & TAB #howto #BobDylan #banjo
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Old Hickory - Posted - 02/02/2026:  13:43:47

Nice, easy, version of this for any beginner to grasp. More fun and more relatable than so many of the older tunes typically used for this level.

One comment, however: There are three lines per verse before the C chord "The answer" refrain. You've tabbed it as only two. The third line ends like the first, so I think you can simply change the ending 1 to read "1 & 3."

First verse lyrics:

How many roads must a man walk down

Before you call him a man?

How many seas must a white dove sail

Before she sleeps in the sand?

Yes, and how many times must the cannonballs fly

Before they're forever banned?

The answer, my friend . . .

chuckv97 - Posted - 02/02/2026:  13:50:48

Old Hickory Ah, so right you are, I jumped over the third line. Ah well, it’s a banjo break that can be altered, like you mention. Peter, Paul, and Mary used more minor chord insertions ,, I used just the one,, they also, if I remember right, put in a 5 chord at the end of vocal line 2 ,, Dylan stayed on the 1. A mix & match for those who’d like to tinker…

Old Hickory - Posted - 02/02/2026:  15:07:02

Yeah. I guess it's not as simple a fix as I said. No problem.  On D shape you show can work for that. And people can play around and make the 2-finger D7 on 3rd and 3nd strings also work. Most of each line is the same.

chuckv97 - Posted - 02/02/2026:  15:41:40

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Originally posted by Old Hickory

Yeah. I guess it's not as simple a fix as I said. No problem.  On D shape you show can work for that. And people can play around and make the 2-finger D7 on 3rd and 3nd strings also work. Most of each line is the same.

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Some extra "homework" for banjo students - unintended, :-).  

Jack Baker - Posted - 02/02/2026:  16:41:44

Chuck,
It's really your arrangement and if people have a problem, they should try it their way...Jack

Old Hickory - Posted - 02/02/2026:  16:45:54

Ear training. You've given learners all but a few measures.

And the first line does work for the third line because the note being emphasized in the roll is D - on the top two strings. If someone has enough ear they can hear how to use a D7 and hit a C note just below the D.

You're doing a great service recording these easy arrangements and providing tab.

chuckv97 - Posted - 02/02/2026:  16:56:25

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Originally posted by Jack Baker

Chuck,

It's really your arrangement and if people have a problem, they should try it their way...Jack

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Thanks, Jack,, but I did "mis-remember" how the song lyrics went. Anyway, I think that anyone familiar with the song can make the necessary adjustments. 

chuckv97 - Posted - 02/02/2026:  16:58:30

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Originally posted by Old Hickory

Ear training. You've given learners all but a few measures.

And the first line does work for the third line because the note being emphasized in the roll is D - on the top two strings. If someone has enough ear they can hear how to use a D7 and hit a C note just below the D.

You're doing a great service recording these easy arrangements and providing tab.

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Thanks, Ken. Although it's not totally altruistic - I get a kick out of making these basic arrangements , and it also boosts my YouTube algorithm action. 

Jack Baker - Posted - 02/02/2026:  17:55:15

Chuck,
How do I get on youtube....Jack

chuckv97 - Posted - 02/02/2026:  18:18:13

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Originally posted by Jack Baker

Chuck,

How do I get on youtube....Jack

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Hmm, it's been 10 years since I first got an account so I can't remember,, it's gotta be pretty easy. I'd ask google, Jack.  I think you just get the app from the App Store and go from there. 

this guy might have some instructions 

youtu.be/x1ShLydXUCM?si=0LDCbBEii_sEt28H

Edited by - chuckv97 on 02/02/2026 18:20:39

Bronx banjo - Posted - 02/02/2026:  19:39:16

PP and M went to the relative minor in the chorus at the word “wind” ie., the E minor in the key of G before going to the 4 chord (C in the key of G) and most people play it that way. But Dylan went right to the 4 chord at that point, never using the minor chord in the song.

Jack Baker - Posted - 02/03/2026:  06:01:13

Thanks Chuck,

I figured it out on my own. I've got three or more pieces on there right now. I already had a page on You Tube and forgot...Thanks Chuck...Jack

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Originally posted by chuckv97

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Originally posted by Jack Baker

Chuck,

How do I get on youtube....Jack

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Hmm, it's been 10 years since I first got an account so I can't remember,, it's gotta be pretty easy. I'd ask google, Jack.  I think you just get the app from the App Store and go from there. 

this guy might have some instructions 

youtu.be/x1ShLydXUCM?si=0LDCbBEii_sEt28H

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Edited by - Jack Baker on 02/03/2026 06:02:07

Jack Baker - Posted - 02/03/2026:  09:27:04

Youtube doesn't get me any Zoom students though. It is fun to see myself there sometimes...I have more students than I can handle. They come from my Website I think. I do have several from here on BHO who takes lessons which is nice....Jack

Edited by - Jack Baker on 02/03/2026 09:29:32

chuckv97 - Posted - 02/03/2026:  10:37:00

Jack Baker You could mention your zoom lessons on your YouTube videos, if you wanted to.
I post my videos all over the various Facebook groups - there are hundreds of them for bluegrass, banjo, folk, acoustic guitar, fingerpicking, etc. That’s mainly how my YouTube channel grows; also from TikTok, Reddit, and instagram.