Travis Picking
Key of F
4/4 Time

“Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” by Bob Dylan is a bittersweet folk song about moving on from a failed relationship. The lyrics reflect a mix of resignation, regret, and quiet defiance as the narrator acknowledges that their love is over. Rather than expressing anger, the song conveys a sense of acceptance—though not without subtle bitterness. The narrator suggests that their partner never truly appreciated them and that, despite the heartbreak, they must keep going. The song’s fingerpicking guitar and conversational tone give it a reflective, almost melancholic feel, making it one of Dylan’s most enduring breakup songs.

Almost everybody has recorded this song, and I’ll include a few of my favorites below.