Whatcha Gonna Do?

Bob Dylan - Whatcha Gonna Do?: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Whatcha Gonna Do?" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. 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.

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Learn Whatcha Gonna Do? Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Bob Dylan

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Whatcha Gonna Do?" smoothly on your guitar.

          G   C/G          G C/G
Tell me what you're gonna do
           G          C/G         G
When the shadow comes under your door.
C/G       G   C/G          G  C/G
Tell me what you're gonna do
           G                      D
When the shadow comes under your door.
      G C/G                G
Tell me what you're gonna do
          C/G                     G
When the shadow comes under your door.
   G       D7
O Lord, O Lord,
                G
What shall you do?

Tell me what you're gonna do
When the devil calls your cards.
Tell me what you're gonna do
When the devil calls your cards.
Tell me what you're gonna do
When the devil calls your cards.
O Lord, O Lord,
What shall you do?

Tell me what you're gonna do
When your water turns to wine.
Tell me what you're gonna do
When your water turns to wine.
Tell me what you're gonna do
When your water turns to wine.
O   Lord, O Lord,
What shall you do?

Tell me what you're gonna do
When you can't play God no more.
Tell me what you're gonna do
When you can't play God no more.
Tell me what you're gonna do
When you can't play God no more.
O Lord, O Lord,
What shall you do?

Tell me what you're gonna do
When the shadow comes creepin' in your room.
Tell me what you're gonna do
When the shadow comes creepin' in your room.
Tell me what you're gonna do
When the shadow comes creepin' in your room.
O Lord, O Lord,
What should you do?

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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.

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If you are also interested in learning how to play "Whatcha Gonna Do?" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Whatcha Gonna Do?" by Bob Dylan.

Bob Dylan - Whatcha Gonna Do?: Guitar Chords

Learn Whatcha Gonna Do? Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Bob Dylan

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