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#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------##
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  SIGN LANGUAGE  by Bob Dylan
INTRO:
(e) |-10----------------------|-------------10----------|
(B) |-------------------12\8--|-12-------------12\8-----|
(G) |-------------------------|-------------------------|
(D) |-------------------------|-------------------------|
(A) |-------------------------|-------------------------|
(E) |-------------------------|-------------------------|
      1  &  2  &  3  &  4  &    1  &  2  &  3  &  4  &
 GYou speak to  Dme  Cin sign  Em/Blanguage,
 Em/BAs I'm eating a  D/Asandwich  D/Ain a small caEm/Bfe
[C] At  Aquarter to [G] three. [G]
But  GI can't reDspond  Cto your sign  Em/Blanguage.
 Em/BYou're taking adD/Avantage,  D/Abringing me  Em/Bdown.
 CCan't you make any  Gsound? G  
 G'Twas there by the  Dbakery,  Csurrounded by  Em/Bfakery.
 Em/BThis is my  D/Astory,  D/Astill I'm still  Em/Bthere.
 CDoes she know I still  Gcare? G  
  Solo on Verse
 GLink Wray was  Dplaying on a  Cjukebox, I was  Em/Bpaying
 Em/BFor the words I was  D/Asaying,  D/Aso misunderEm/Bstood.
 CHe didn't do me no  Ggood. G  
  First Verse
  Second Verse
  Solo on Verse
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The story behind the song

Bob Dylan is one of the most influential singer-songwriters of all time, known for infusing folk music with sophisticated lyrical techniques and drawing from classic literature and poetry. His work often explores political, social, and philosophical themes, challenging pop music conventions. Playing this song connects you to the legacy of an artist who shaped popular culture and inspired generations.

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Sign Language

by Bob Dylan

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#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#

#------------------------------------------------------------------------------##

SIGN LANGUAGE by Bob Dylan

INTRO:

(e) |-10----------------------|-------------10----------|

(B) |-------------------12\8--|-12-------------12\8-----|

(G) |-------------------------|-------------------------|

(D) |-------------------------|-------------------------|

(A) |-------------------------|-------------------------|

(E) |-------------------------|-------------------------|

1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

G D C Em/B

You speak to me in sign language,

Em/B D/A D/A Em/B

As I'm eating a sandwich in a small cafe

C A G G

[] At quarter to [] three. []

G D C Em/B

But I can't respond to your sign language.

Em/B D/A D/A Em/B

You're taking advantage, bringing me down.

C G G

Can't you make any sound?

G D C Em/B

'Twas there by the bakery, surrounded by fakery.

Em/B D/A D/A Em/B

This is my story, still I'm still there.

C G G

Does she know I still care?

Solo on Verse

G D C Em/B

Link Wray was playing on a jukebox, I was paying

Em/B D/A D/A Em/B

For the words I was saying, so misunderstood.

C G G

He didn't do me no good.

First Verse

Second Verse

Solo on Verse

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About Sign Language Chords by Bob Dylan

Learn how to play Sign Language by Bob Dylan with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sign Language chords”, “Sign Language guitar chords”, or “Bob Dylan Sign Language chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Sign Language chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sign Language lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, G, D, A, E, C.

FAQ — Sign Language by Bob Dylan

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