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Sign On The Window

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[Verse 1]
ESign on the C#mwindow says “DLoneEly”
ESign on the C#mdoor said “No Dcompany alAlowed”Asus2  
ESign on the C#mstreet says “Y’ don’t Down Asus2me”
ESign G#mon the C#mporch E/Bsays “E/Athree’s E/G#a    F#m7crowd”
ESign G#mon the C#mporch E/Bsays “F#9three’s Aa    Ecrowd
   A     Ex4
[Verse 2]
EHer and her C#mboyfriend went to DCaliEfornia
EHer and her C#mboyfriend Ddone changAed theAsus2ir tune
EMy best frieC#mnd said, “Now didn't I DwarAsus2n you?
EBrighG#mton girC#mls are E/Blike E/Athe E/G#moonF#m7  
EBrighG#mton gC#mirls E/Bare F#9like Athe Emoon”
   A     Ex4
[Break]
CLooks like aBm-nothing but Arain
ESure gonna be G#mwet toC#mnight on AMain F#mStreet
C#mHope that it don’Bt sleet
B  F#m/A  E/G#  F#m7  E
[Instrumental Verse]
E     G#m C#m  D E/B
E     C#m      D A  Asus2
E     C#m      D A  Asus2
E G#m C#m E/B  A E/G#  F#m7
E G#m C#m E/B  F#9 A   E
   A     Ex4
[Verse 3]
EBuild me a cC#mabin in DUtEah
EMarry me a wC#mife, cDatch rAainbow Asus2trout
EHave a bunch of C#mkids who call Dme “Asus2Pa”
EThat G#mmust C#mbe wE/Bhat iE/At’s E/G#all aF#m7bout
EThat G#mmust C#mbe wE/Bhat iF#9t’s Aall Eabout
   A     Ex4

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The story behind the song

"Sign On The Window" appears on Bob Dylan's 1970 album, New Morning. Dylan is known for infusing folk music with intellectualism and poetic lyrics that often defy pop conventions. While his earlier work frequently addressed political, social, and philosophical themes, this song offers a more personal, reflective mood. It plays like a quiet moment of contemplation, inviting a sense of intimacy and introspection.

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

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Sign On The Window

by Bob Dylan

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C#m

Asus2

G#m

E/B

E/A

E/G#

F#m7

F#9

F#m

F#m/A

[Verse 1]

E C#m D E

Sign on the window says “Lonely”

E C#m D A Asus2

Sign on the door said “No company allowed”

E C#m D Asus2

Sign on the street says “Y’ don’t own me”

E G#m C#m E/B E/A E/G# F#m7

Sign on the porch says “three’s a crowd”

E G#m C#m E/B F#9 A E

Sign on the porch says “three’s a crowd

A E

[Verse 2]

E C#m D E

Her and her boyfriend went to California

E C#m D A Asus2

Her and her boyfriend done changed their tune

E C#m D Asus2

My best friend said, “Now didn't I warn you?

E G#m C#m E/B E/A E/G# F#m7

Brighton girls are like the moon

E G#m C#m E/B F#9 A E

Brighton girls are like the moon”

A E

[Break]

C Bm A

Looks like a-nothing but rain

E G#m C#m A F#m

Sure gonna be wet tonight on Main Street

C#m B

Hope that it don’t sleet

B F#m/A E/G# F#m7 E

[Instrumental Verse]

E G#m C#m D E/B

E C#m D A Asus2

E G#m C#m E/B A E/G# F#m7

E G#m C#m E/B F#9 A E

A E

[Verse 3]

E C#m D E

Build me a cabin in Utah

E C#m D A Asus2

Marry me a wife, catch rainbow trout

E C#m D Asus2

Have a bunch of kids who call me “Pa”

E G#m C#m E/B E/A E/G# F#m7

That must be what it’s all about

E G#m C#m E/B F#9 A E

That must be what it’s all about

A E

About Sign On The Window Chords by Bob Dylan

Learn how to play Sign On The Window by Bob Dylan with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sign On The Window chords”, “Sign On The Window guitar chords”, or “Bob Dylan Sign On The Window 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 On The Window chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sign On The Window lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, C#m, D, A, Asus2, G#m.

FAQ — Sign On The Window by Bob Dylan

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What key is "Sign On The Window" in?

The chords for "Sign On The Window" show the original chord names (including E, C#m, D, A, Asus2, G#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.