Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
Bob Dylan
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Well it ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe Ifin' you don't know by now An' it ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe It'll never do some how When your rooster crows at the break a dawn Look out your window and I'll be gone You're the reason I'm trav'lin' on Don't think twice, it's all right And it ain't no use in a-turnin' on your light, babe The light I never knowed An' it ain't no use in turnin' on your light, babe I'm on the dark side of the road But I wish there was somethin' you would do or say To try and make me change my mind and stay We never did too much talkin' anyway But don't think twice, it's all right No it ain't no use in callin' out my name, gal Like you never done before And it ain't no use in callin' out my name, gal I can't hear ya any more I'm a-thinkin' and a-wond'rin' wallkin' way down the road I once loved a woman, a child I am told I give her my heart but she wanted my soul But don't think twice, it's all right So long honey babe Where I'm bound, I can't tell Goodbye is too good a word, babe So I just say fare thee well I ain't sayin' you treated me unkind You could have done better but I don't mind You just kinda wasted my precious time But don't think twice, it's all right
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Written by: Bob Dylan
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"Don't Think Twice, It's All Right" is a song written by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.
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Album InformationThe track is from Dylan's second studio album "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan" launched in 1963.
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GenreThis song falls under the musical style of folk, which was typical for Dylan's early career.
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InspirationThe song is believed to have been inspired by Dylan's breakup with his romantic partner Suze Rotolo.
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AcclaimIt's considered one of Dylan's best pieces. Rolling Stone magazine ranked it at number 352 in their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2004.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was not originally a huge chart hit, but it has since become one of Dylan's most popular songs and was included in several of his greatest hits compilations.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by a multitude of artists over the years, from Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson to Elvis Presley, thus further enhancing its fame and popularity.
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Lyrics SignificanceThe lyrics of the song are a mix of regretful self-consciousness and dismissive indifference which was a new development in American songwriting at the time, marking Dylan as a pioneer in the field.
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Live PerformancesDylan has performed the song live hundreds of times since it was first recorded. His performances vary in length, usually ranging from two to eight minutes.
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Use in popular cultureThe song has been featured in various movies and TV shows over the years, again cementing its status as a cultural icon.
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Songwriting Style"Don't Think Twice, It's All Right" is a prime example of Dylan's early songwriting style, combining personal feelings with broader social observations, all encapsulated in a beautiful melody.
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