Mean Old Wind
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CAPO: 2
Intro: G C G D G B C G D G
C
I was born in the middle of an ice storm
G D
On the longest night of the year
G B C G
And that frozen rain on the old window pane
D G G7
Was the first sound I ever did hear
[Refrão]
C G
Won't you stand beside me darling
C G D
So I don't have to feel so alone___
G B C G
Hold me tight all through the night
D G
When that old winter wind begins to blow
Instrumental: G C G D G B C G D G
C
When that sky is turning grey and cloudy
G D
Weatherman is saying ten below
G B C G
And the icicles drop from every rooftop
D G G7
That's when that old chill creeps into my bones
[Refrão]
C G
Won't you stand beside me darling
C G D
So I don't have to feel so alone___
G B C G
Hold me tight all through the night
D G
When that old winter wind begins to blow
Instrumental: G C G D G B C G D G
C
Well it's one thing roaming in the springtime
G D
Or in the long lazy days of July
G B C
I don't care at all if you leave me in the fall
G D G G7
But in the wintertime I want you by my side
[Refrão]
C G
Won't you stand beside me darling
C G D
So I don't have to feel so alone___
G B C G
Hold me tight all through the night
D G
When that old winter wind begins to blow
G B C G
Won't you hold me tight all through the night
D G
When that old winter wind begins to blow
How to play Mean Old Wind
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.