Bob Dylan - John Wesley Harding: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "John Wesley Harding" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
F John Wesley Harding A# C F Was a friend to the poor, F Gm A# C He trav'led with a gun in ev'ry hand. F All along this countryside, A# C F He opened many a door, F But he was never known A# C F To hurt an honest man. 'Twas down in Chaynee County, A time they talk about, With his lady by his side He took a stand. And soon the situation there Was all but straightened out, For he was always known To lend a helping hand. All across the telegraph His name it did resound, But no charge held against him Could they prove. And there was no man around Who could track or chain him down, He was never known You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA#  C  F  Gm  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "John Wesley Harding" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "John Wesley Harding" by Bob Dylan.