Lauren BatemanGuitar Teacher; Founder of the 7 Level Guitar System

Mr Tambourine Man

16 Feb 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief instructional video, the presenter walks viewers through a simplified arrangement of Bob Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man" (the Birds version). The lesson begins with a clear setup: a capo placed on the second fret and the use of three basic chords—G, A, and D. The instructor then outlines a detailed strumming pattern (down, down, up, up, down, up, down, down, up, up, down, up) designed for beginners. Following the explanation, the presenter demonstrates the opening lyrics, singing the first lines of the song to illustrate how the chords and strumming pattern sound in context. The tone is instructional and encouraging, aimed at guitar enthusiasts seeking an easy, sing‑along rendition of the classic song.

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Hey, guitar enthusiasts. We're gonna be doing a great song written by Bomb Dylan. But we're gonna be doing the Birds version here of Mr. Tambourine Man. You'll see. I have my capo on the second fret. The chords are going to be G, a and D.3 chord song. Nice and easy for you. The strumming pattern we're going to be using is down, down, up, up, down, up, down, down, up, up, down, up. Ready? Here it goes.
Hey, Mr. Tambourine man play a song for me I'm not sleepy and there ain't no place I'm going to hey, Mr. Tambourine man, play a song for me in the jingle jangle moaning I've come far Lord.