Don't Think Twice, It's Alright
intermediate
Don't Think Twice, It's Alright
Doc Watson
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Chord Chart
A
GG
DD
EmEm
EmEm
CC
CC
GG
DD
GG
DD
EmEm
EmEm
A7A7
A7A7
DD
DD
GG
GG
G7G7
G7G7
CC
CC
AA
AA
GG
DD
EmEm
CC
GG
DD
GG
GG
Chords used:
A
A7
C
D
Em
G
G7
Lyrics
Well, it ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe
If'n you don't know by now
And it ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe
It'll never do somehow
When your rooster crows at the break of dawn
Look out your window, and I'll be gone
You're the reason I'm a-traveling on
But don't think twice, it's all right
And it ain't no use in turning on your light, babe
The light I never knowed
And it ain't no use in turning on your light, babe
I'm on the dark side of the road
But I wish there was somethin' you would do or say
To try and make me change my mind and stay
But we never did too much talking anyway
But don't think twice, it's all right
So it ain't no use in calling out my name, gal
Like you never done before
And it ain't no use in calling out my name, gal
I can't hear you any more
I'm a-thinking and a-wonderin' walking down the road
I once loved a woman, a child I am told
I give her my heart but she wanted my soul
But don't think twice, it's all right
So long honey, baby
Where I'm bound, I can't tell
Goodbye's too good a word, babe
So I'll just say fare thee well
I ain't a-saying you treated me unkind
You could have done better but I don't mind
You just kinda wasted my precious time
But don't think twice, it's all right
Demo Videos
Infamous Stringdusters, "Dont Think Twice It's Alright," Grey Fox 2013
Less Than Face Productions
B&G Sessions // Lightning Bluegrass Trio - Don't Think Twice, It's Alright (Bob Dylan Cover)
B&G Guitars
DOC & MERLE WATSON - Don't Think Twice, It's Alright
GtrWorkShp
Don't Think Twice - Billy Strings
Billy Strings
About This Song
Don't Think Twice, It's Alright is a Bob Dylan folk classic that Doc Watson transformed into a bluegrass standard with his iconic flatpicking arrangement. Watson's instrumental version showcases the song's beautiful melody and has influenced countless bluegrass guitarists since.