Lonesome, Ornery, and Mean
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Lonesome, Ornery, and Mean
Classic Country
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Chord Chart
A
DD
DD
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C
G
DD
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DD
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GG
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DD
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CC
CC
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Chords used:
C
D
G
Lyrics
On a Greyhound bus
Lord, I'm traveling this morning
I'm going to Shreveport
And down to New Orleans
Been traveling these highways
Been doing things my way
It's been making me lonesome, ornery, and mean
Now her hair was jet black
And her name was Codeine
She thought she was the cream
Of the Basin Street Queens
She got tired of that smoky wine dream
Began to feel lonesome, ornery, and mean
We got together
And we cashed in our sweeps
Gave 'em to a beggar
Who was mumblin' through the streets
There's no escaping from his snowy white dreams
Born lookin' lonesome, ornery, and mean
Now I'm down in this valley
Where the wheels turn so low
At dawn I pray
To the Lord of my soul
I say, Dear Lord, do right by me
You know I'm tired of being lonesome, ornery, and mean
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About This Song
Lonesome, Ornery, and Mean is a Waylon Jennings country hit from 1973 that's become a bluegrass jam favorite. The song's outlaw attitude and straightforward three-chord progression make it accessible for newer players while giving everyone room to dig into some gritty vocals and hot breaks.