Simple Twist of Fate
FavoriteChoose a version
Compare every playable arrangement, then open the exact version that has the parts you need.
Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —3 tracks · 4:17
About this song
Simple Twist of Fate by Bob Dylan is in E major (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 3-track arrangement runs 4:17 (Acoustic guitar (steel) and Electric bass (finger)). 3 versions available to play and practice.
Difficulty by instrument
How hard each detected part is to play in the recommended version.
Chord progressionsestimated
Roman numerals (transposable to any key) over the actual chords. Play a section, or hover any chord for its piano & guitar shape and a play button.
About the key of E major
E major is the 5th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are E, A, and B.
More from Bob Dylan
The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan · 4 versions · D major · 153 BPM
GuitarBassKeysDrumsHighway 61 Revisited · 4 versions · C major · 98 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrumsThe Wild Cathedral Evening · 5 versions · G major · 68 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrumsJohn Wesley Harding · 2 versions · C# minor · 114 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOther3 versions · F major · 200 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrumsThe Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan · 2 versions · A# major · 95 BPM
GuitarBassKeys
Similar songs
More folk rock songs with a related key or comparable tempo.
James Taylor3 versions · E major · 80 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrumsCrosby, Stills, Nash & Young3 versions · E major · 144 BPM
GuitarVan Morrison1 version · E major · 130 BPM
GuitarBassDrumsCrosby, Stills, Nash & Young2 versions · E major · 140 BPM
GuitarDon McLean2 versions · E major · 100 BPM
GuitarBassOtherDrumsThe Byrds3 versions · E major · 125 BPM
GuitarBassDrums
Featured in
Simple Twist of Fate appears on the soundtrack of The Age of Adaline (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).