The Velvet Underground - Mean Old Man: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Mean Old Man" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn Mean Old Man Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The Velvet Underground
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Mean Old Man" smoothly on your guitar.
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A G D Hey baby, I've found another Don't you like it when I speak to your mother? Hey crawlin' now I am cryin Step aside, because babe, I'm flyin' Chorus: B E I'm mean and I ride to shoot Strap on my guns, yeah, and whip on my boots B D All that other, well, it's just for the news A G D 'Cause I'm a mean, mean old mean A G D Well I'm a mean, mean old man Oh, little girl, spent your life on the dress Found yourself in a cute little mess Boys come, yeah, then they go Still there's something that I think you should know Chorus: Because I'm mean and I ride to shoot Strap on my guns and pull on my boots All that other, well it's just for the loot 'Cause I'm a mean, mean old man Well, mean, mean old man Oh... Hey baby, I've found another Don't you like it when I speak to your mother? Hey crawlin' now and I am cryin' Been this way now for some long time Chorus: Because I'm mean and I ride to shoot Strap on my guns, yeah, whip on my boots All that other, well it's just for the loot 'Cause I'm a mean Mean, mean old man Yeah, I'm a mean mean (Mean old man) Well yeah mean (Mean old man) Say say say mean (Mean old man) I told ya now (Mean old man) Oh you know (Mean old man) Get down (Mean old man) Well get down (Mean old man) Woo! (Mean old man) You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  D  E  G  B  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Mean Old Man" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Mean Old Man" by The Velvet Underground.