I actually posted this transcription some time ago, but considering its correctness compared to the version at OLGA, I just thought it needed a repost. I think it's a nifty little tune, well picked by Neil for his Unplugged concert. Try it out!
World on a String [Unplugged] - Neil Young ------------------------------------------
Tune Low E (6.string) to D
Chords: [Power chords (5ths) played with single downstroke]
DADGBE D5: 000xxx G5: 555xxx (use pointer-finger as barre) F5: 333xxx (use pointer-finger as barre) D: xx0232 (played with some D5 intermingled) G6: 550030 F/A: x03211 (fill in with a 3.string hammer on, pos. 0 -: 2) C: x32010 (fill in with a 4.string hammer on, pos. 0 -: 2)
Note! The root chords are positively the correct ones, but smaller details may come on different to other people, so any comments/corrections are welcomed. -----------------------------
(D5 G5 F5 D5 D) repeated
You know I lose, you know I win
You know I called for the shape I'm in
It's just a game you see me play
Only real in the way that I feel from day to day
Although the answer is not unknown I'm searchin', searchin', and how I've grown It's not all right, to say good-bye And the world on a string doesn't mean a thing
No the world on a string doesn't mean a thing Only real in the way that I feel from day to day
lyrics: from the c-d sleeve chords: audio corrections/additions welcomed --------------
World on a String : Unplugged
(D tuning)
E x4
You know I lose, you know I win
You know I called for the state I'm in
It's just a game you see me play
020003 Only real in the way that I feel from day to day
E x2
Although the answer is not unknown I'm searchin', searchin', and how I've grown It's not all right, to say good-bye And the world on a string doesn't mean a thing
No the world on a string doesn't mean a thing
020003 Only real in the way that I feel from day to day
run (on E shape): --- --- --- --- -2- -0- --- --- --- --- -3- -0-
