Mean Old World

06 Aug 99 - 09:49 AM (#102788)
Subject: lyrics and chords
From: [e-mail]

Howdy I am seeking the lyrics and guitar chords for an old blues song mean old world recorded by EricClapton and Duane Allman who wrote it? Thanks

All

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06 Aug 99 - 10:17 AM (#102801)
Subject: RE: Mean Old World
From: Mike Billo

Written by Little Walter (Marion Jacobs).

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06 Aug 99 - 10:45 AM (#102810)
Subject: RE: Mean Old World
From: Wolfgang

go here for the lyrics.

Wolfgang

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06 Aug 99 - 10:54 AM (#102812)
Subject: RE: Mean Old World
From: Roger in Baltimore

All,

Here are lyrics and chords from olga.net. I will attempt to format it so it makes sense.

MEAN OLD WORLD- Eric Clapton and Duane Allman (recording artists)

TUNING: E B E G# B E, capo 3rd fret

E(2) A E RIFF
This city mean old world, try livin' by yourself
A A E RIFF
This city mean old world, try livin' by yourself
B A E RIFF
Can't get the one you love, have to use somebody else

I've got the blues, gonna pack my things and go
I've got the blues, gonna pack my things and go
Guess you don't love me, lovin' mister so and so

SOLO (TWO TIMES)

Sometimes I wonder why can your love be so cold
Sometimes I wonder why can your love be so cold
I guess you don't love me, gonna pack my things and go

SOLO (to end)

RIFF:

E ------------0---------0-----0-
B ------3---3----3--------3-----
G# -1/3----3-------3p1-------3---
E --------------------3---------
B ------------------------------
E ------------------------------

CHORDS:
E A B E(2)
E -0--5--7---7---
B -0--5--7---9---
G# -0--5--7---8---
E -0--5--7---0---
B -0--5--7---0---
E -0--5--7---0---

NOTE: This is VERY rough and simplified. Think of it as the "fake book" version.

Enjoy the music!

Roger in Baltimore

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06 Aug 99 - 11:26 AM (#102818)
Subject: RE: Mean Old World
From: Steve Latimer

I might add that if you haven't heard the Little Walter version, look it up and give it a listen. What a talent he was as a player, writer, singer and bandleader. You'll be surprised at how many of his songs you will recognize as they were covered by many blues/rock guys. He was the real deal. Chess records have released 50th anniversary editions of some of their best artists. I have the several of these and the Little Walter one is one of the best.

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