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[Intro]
F Dm Gm C
F Dm Gm C
F  Bbm
F Dm Gm C
[Verse 1]
FBragDmgin'
GmWastin' all your time Cjust FbraggDmin'
GmWhen ya' should be Cbusy
FPlowin' and a'plaF7ntin'
BbYou stand there a'rBbmantin'
FGet no harvest tooting your hoCrnC7  
[Verse 2]
FBragDmgin'
GmYou ain't got no cause Cfor bFragDmgin'
GmWhen your barn needs mendCin'
FAnd your lawn needs moF7win'
BbHow come you're a cBbmrowin'
FLike a no-good rooBbster at dFawn
[Bridge 1]
BbBraggin' 'bout your fishin'
Bbm'Bout your horseshoe pitchin'
Bet Fyou always keep the scF7ore
BbTalkin' 'bout your medal
BbmThat's the kind they peddle
FDown at the 5 and 10 sCtoreC7  
[Verse 3]
FBraggiDmn'
GmFolks ain't got no use fCor bFragDmgin'
GmIf your fields are greeneCr
FFolks will hear about F7it
BbYou don't hafta shouBbmt it
FFields were greener 'foBbre you were bForn
[Bridge 2]
BbBraggin' 'bout your fishin'
Bbm'Bout your horseshoe pitchin'
Bet Fyou always keep the F7score
BbTalkin' 'bout your medal
BbmThat's the kind they peddle
FDown at the 5 and 10 stCoreC7  
[Instrumental Break]
F   Bb  Dm
Bb        C
[Verse 4]
FBraggiDmn'
GmFolks ain't got no use fCor bFraggDmin'
GmIf your fields are greeCner
FFolks will hear about F7it
BbYou don't hafta shBbmout it
FFields were greener 'fore Bbyou were bForn
[Outro]
Bb     F
Bb     F

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The story behind the song

Bob Dylan is known for his sophisticated lyrical techniques, infusing folk music with intellectualism and drawing from political, social, and philosophical influences. While the specifics of "Braggin'" aren't detailed, it comes from an artist who consistently challenged pop music conventions and appealed to the counterculture. Playing this song means stepping into the world of a legendary songwriter whose work often carries layers of meaning and observation.

AI-written from these sources:Bob Dylan — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Braggin

by Bob Dylan

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Bbm

[Intro]

F Dm Gm C

F Bbm

F Dm Gm C

[Verse 1]

F Dm

Braggin'

Gm C F Dm

Wastin' all your time just braggin'

Gm C

When ya' should be busy

F F7

Plowin' and a'plantin'

Bb Bbm

You stand there a'rantin'

F C C7

Get no harvest tooting your horn

[Verse 2]

F Dm

Braggin'

Gm C F Dm

You ain't got no cause for braggin'

Gm C

When your barn needs mendin'

F F7

And your lawn needs mowin'

Bb Bbm

How come you're a crowin'

F Bb F

Like a no-good rooster at dawn

[Bridge 1]

Braggin' 'bout your fishin'

Bbm

'Bout your horseshoe pitchin'

F F7

Bet you always keep the score

Talkin' 'bout your medal

Bbm

That's the kind they peddle

F C C7

Down at the 5 and 10 store

[Verse 3]

F Dm

Braggin'

Gm C F Dm

Folks ain't got no use for braggin'

Gm C

If your fields are greener

F F7

Folks will hear about it

Bb Bbm

You don't hafta shout it

F Bb F

Fields were greener 'fore you were born

[Bridge 2]

Braggin' 'bout your fishin'

Bbm

'Bout your horseshoe pitchin'

F F7

Bet you always keep the score

Talkin' 'bout your medal

Bbm

That's the kind they peddle

F C C7

Down at the 5 and 10 store

[Instrumental Break]

F Bb Dm

Bb C

[Verse 4]

F Dm

Braggin'

Gm C F Dm

Folks ain't got no use for braggin'

Gm C

If your fields are greener

F F7

Folks will hear about it

Bb Bbm

You don't hafta shout it

F Bb F

Fields were greener 'fore you were born

[Outro]

Bb F

About Braggin Chords by Bob Dylan

Learn how to play Braggin by Bob Dylan with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Braggin chords”, “Braggin guitar chords”, or “Bob Dylan Braggin 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 Braggin chords and for experienced players who want accurate Braggin lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Dm, Gm, C, Bbm, F7.

FAQ — Braggin by Bob Dylan

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What key is "Braggin" in?

The chords for "Braggin" show the original chord names (including F, Dm, Gm, C, Bbm, F7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.