Mean Old World - Voice Sheet Music
Includes one print, plus interactive sheet music in our mobile apps
Score Details
“Mean Old World” by T-Bone Walker is a guitar recorded versions arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Marl Young. It runs 5 pages.
The original published key is G major. The tempo is moderately, at around 90 BPM. The scoring is for Voice and Guitar.
For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. It falls under the Blues style category. Musicnotes offers 2 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
From the Book:
Blues Guitar TAB White Pages
- Arrangement
- Guitar TAB
- Composers
- T-Bone Walker , Marl Young
- Lyricists
- T-Bone Walker , Marl Young
- Product #
- MN0069170
- Pages
- 5 Pages
- Vocal Range
-
Voice:
- Publisher
- Hal Leonard Music Publishing
- Date
- 1962
- Tempo
- Moderately
- Metronome
- q = 90
- Original Published Key
- G Major
- Time Signature
- 4/4
- Product Type
- Official
- Interactive
- Yes
- Notations
- Guitar Recorded Versions (with TAB), Guitar TAB Transcription
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Arrangement Notes
This transcription is based on Walker's 1942 recording of "Mean Old World" for Capitol records.
Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The guitar recorded versions edition of “Mean Old World” is in G major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the guitar recorded versions score for “Mean Old World” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this guitar recorded versions arrangement include?
The guitar recorded versions arrangement of “Mean Old World” is written for voice and guitar. The score includes both standard notation and tablature, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.
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