All Along the Watchtower — Chords

The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Key C# minorTuning Standard (Hendrix tuned ½ step down)Capo None

Whole song

C#m›B›A›B

A descending three-chord cycle that never resolves — it just keeps turning under the solos.

Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string. Tap a chord for the full how-to.

1968 Fender Stratocaster (Olympic White, maple neck, right-handed, strung lefty, used for rhythm/riff section) · Fender Dual Showman (Silver

Original amp EQ — bass 6.5 · mid 7 · treble 6.5 · gain 5.5 · presence 6

What key is All Along the Watchtower in?

All Along the Watchtower is in C# minor.

What chords does All Along the Watchtower use?

The main progression uses C#m, B, A. Tuning: Standard (Hendrix tuned ½ step down). Capo: None.

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