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Date: Mon, 04 Nov 1996 09:58:14 -0800
From: "John A.Hurd"
Subject: Ozzy Osbourne transcript
Here's my transcription of "I Don't Want to Change the World" by Ozzy Osbourne.
Written by: Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde, Randy Castillo, Lemmy Kelmister
As appears on Ozzy Osbourne's "No More Tears"
D# tuning
Legend: / = Slide up
= Slide down
^ = hammer on / pull off
( ) = bend
ph = pinch harmonic
pm = palm muting
MAIN RIFF:
D# |-----------------------------------|---------------------------|
A# |-----------------------------------|---------------------------|
F# |---2--------2--------------5--5/7--|---2--------2-----2--------|
C# |---2--------2--------------5--5/7--|---2--------2-----2--------|
G# |---0--x--x--0--x--x--x--x--3--3/5--|---0--x--x--0--x--0--------|
D# |-----------------------------------|---------------------------|
|----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
|----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
|---2--------2--------------5-/-7--|---2--------2--------5(7)ph-------5(7)ph---|
|---2--------2--------------5-/-7--|---2--------2------------------------------|
|---0--x--x--0--x--x--x--x--3-/-5--|---0--x--x--0--x--x------------------------|
|----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
The whole song primarely goes along those lines... When he comes to the refrain, it
switches to:
pm.......
|---------------|-------|----------------|-----------------------------------------|
|---------------|-------|----------------|------------------12(14)--12-------------|
|--2------------|---0---|---0---------0--|--2---------2-----------------11--9--11--|
|--2--------2---|---0---|---0---------0--|--2---------2----------------------------|
|--0--------2---|-------|----------------|--0---------0----------------------------|
|---------------|---3---|---3---------3--|-----------------------------------------|
I don't want to change...
|-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|
|---------------------3---|---3---------3----3--------------------------------------|
|--2------------------0---|---0---------0----0---12(14)ph-----12(14)ph-----12(14)ph-|
|--2-----------2------0---|---0---------0----0--------------------------------------|
|--0-----------2----------|--------------------------------0------------0-----------|
|---------------------3---|---3---------3----3--------------------------------------|
Then, right before the solo:
|------------------------------------------------------------------|
|------------------------------------------------------------------|
|------------------------------------------------------4-----2-----|
|--2---4---4---4-4-4-4---2---4---4-4---2---4---4-4-2---4-----2-----|
|--2---4---4---4-4-4-4---2---4---4-4---2---4---4-4-2---2-----0-----|
|--0---2---2---2-2-2-2---0---2---2-2---0---2---2-2-0---------------|
I haven't got around to the solo, yet. Besides, it's always better to stay along the
lines of the original version, but express yourself by incorporating some original
material in the solo (taping, etc).
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Tab Discussion, Comments, and Critiques
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DemolitionLover Wanna Be |
#1 by DemolitionLover ^^v^^ at Sep 27, 2007 at 7:30 PM EST |
| what an idiot prodigal. why would u say that. geez. | |
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Chris Wanna Be |
#2 by Chris H at Sep 28, 2007 at 8:37 AM EST |
| Lennon's daughter ... ? | |
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Scott Average |
#3 by Scott Anderson at Sep 29, 2007 at 7:45 PM EST |
| I just don't know what to say. This song is so perfect that you can't describe it! ^^ | |
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HammerOffFreak Professional |
#4 by HammerOffFreak at Sep 30, 2007 at 7:26 AM EST |
| I love this song but the only line that bothers me is "I think I'll buy myself some plastic water I guess I should have married Lennon's daughter" WTF? | |
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Jacob Lead Player |
#5 by Jacob Julian at Oct 1, 2007 at 5:39 PM EST |
| this song is obviously about sharon | |
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bogex Rhythm Player |
#6 by bogex luna at Oct 2, 2007 at 5:23 PM EST |
| This song seems like it doesnt make sense if you think life is perfect.....haha dont think any1 does. I think if you really jus let your self go and listen to it you would understand how great of a song it is. Ozzy and Jim Vallance can make some awesome songs that really touch ppl IF PPL WOULD LET THEM ( im talken mentally ppl). | |
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Sarah McKagan Musical Genius |
#7 by Sarah McKagan (AKA - Lady Rock 'n' Roll) at Oct 3, 2007 at 7:19 AM EST |
| This song is about coming to realize how you screwed up, and saying to the person you love, Hey come back im changing my ways ill treat you better. just my opinion | |
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Josh Average |
#8 by Josh Smith at Oct 3, 2007 at 9:55 AM EST |
| yo the lenon's daughter thing has been bothering me for two years! the only thing i could think of is that ozzy was/is a huge beatless fan so he could be a) paying homage or b) commenting on his folly as a musician as going the route he did. or it just rhymed...shrug | |
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Zach Wanna Be |
#9 by Zach U haft 2 ask 1st at Oct 3, 2007 at 7:01 PM EST |
| I wish ozzy wanted me. I don't care how old he is I would jump his bones!! I love this song. My boy sang this for the talent show. He got first. I always wanted to marry a rock star!! | |
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Squats Average |
#10 by Squats at Oct 3, 2007 at 7:52 PM EST |
| What it is about? I'd say it is simply saying "Nothing else matters but you" or "Anything is possible with you". | |
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silent Rhythm Player |
#11 by silent support at Oct 4, 2007 at 3:25 AM EST |
| i love every line in this song, but i'll admit, the "There are no believable gods" did bother me. but anyway, Ozzy will find out for sure soon enough... | |
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Tom Average |
#12 by Tom Gregory at Oct 4, 2007 at 6:47 PM EST |
| well ...except the water and lennons daughter part... | |
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Jake Average |
#13 by Jake Bounds at Oct 5, 2007 at 11:29 PM EST |
| Yes, you are the only one. The rest of us have common sense, or the majority for that matter. | |
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chris Wanna Be |
#14 by chris calle at Oct 7, 2007 at 6:34 PM EST |
| i think it just shows u just how much they love each other and i still think that sabbaths is good but i like thi one better and it deserved to ge 1 love ya ozzy | |
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brennan Average |
#15 by brennan collins at Oct 7, 2007 at 7:37 PM EST |
| does anyone know what this song really is about? | |
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Connor Rhythm Player |
#16 by Connor Fowler at Oct 8, 2007 at 12:38 PM EST |
| Ive always liked listenng to this one as im going to sleep. | |
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ben Average |
#17 by ben doherty at Oct 9, 2007 at 12:11 AM EST |
| this song is the most beautifull song ever...and I dont know how eb¿verybody thinks that ozzy is some kind of maniac that sings stupid songs with no meaning...cuz ozzy´s music ROCKS! | |
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Super Average |
#18 by Super Q at Oct 9, 2007 at 6:31 AM EST |
| i will agree that the 'no believable gods' part always did bother me too, and the lennon's daughter part is also confusing. i would also agree that this song was written about sharon. however, i would also say that to other ppl it can be sending a message of 'all of these things could be done, they would bring great satisfaction or great status, etc. but nothing that would come from accomplishing any of the things he listed would matter if he didnt have that one girl in his life. he doesnt want all of the things he listed, he just wants "you."' its a very romantic song, and i would have to say prolly one of my fav ozzy songs. | |
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Mistress Cheyen Rhythm Player |
#19 by Mistress Cheyenne at Oct 10, 2007 at 1:36 AM EST |
| This is my favourite Ozzy song ever! Hes a bloody genius...or he was. He says so many great things in this song that make so much sense. But it doesn't matter.... he just wants one thing...you. :) | |
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Jeremy Average |
#20 by Jeremy Rees at Oct 10, 2007 at 7:39 PM EST |
| great classic | |
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Jp Wanna Be |
#21 by Jp Collins at Oct 12, 2007 at 10:26 AM EST |
| This is a brilliant song! I think this is, lyrically, Ozzy at his absolute best. | |
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Diego Wanna Be |
#22 by Diego Rodriguez at Oct 12, 2007 at 11:54 AM EST |
| sum1 stuffed up the lyrics to this song...it was originally a song by black sabbath but then ozzy changed it to do as a duet with kelly | |
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Sally Average |
#23 by Sally Gray at Oct 12, 2007 at 7:27 PM EST |
| seriously, there arent any believeable gods...those who are christians have 'faith' sinply believing in god, just because they can, theres no feasable proof of a god...or any other gods for that matter | |
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#24 by nirvana at Oct 13, 2007 at 5:56 PM EST |
| uh i love ozzy and all, but uhh 'there r no believable gods?' uhhh hem am i the only one here wondering wut the fuck??? | |
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Joe Average |
#25 by Joe Montana at Oct 15, 2007 at 5:44 PM EST |
| Why can't I be the lost Osbourne? | |
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Oliver Average |
#26 by Oliver Taylor at Oct 16, 2007 at 5:03 AM EST |
| This song is a great song about breaking up with someone you love. The song really would have taken a different meaning if Sharon lost her fight with Cancer, eh? | |
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The Crow Rhythm Player |
#27 by The Crow at Oct 16, 2007 at 2:54 PM EST |
| This is a Sabbath song. | |
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chris Average |
#28 by chris ovari at Oct 16, 2007 at 9:00 PM EST |
| 2nd best ozzy song NO QUESTION and fuckin right theres no believable gods, song makes so much sense | |
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Dr. Jack Average |
#29 by Dr. Jack at Oct 17, 2007 at 3:23 AM EST |
| OZZY is a huge Beatles fan. For starters. He has said often the he hasn't done his Sgt. Pepper yet. OZZY had a chance once to meet Sir Paul and he was stunned that Sir Paul knew his first name and said that he was a big fan of John (Jack) Osbourne's. Do your home work Rock fans //////RACC/E5150 | |
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Chris Average |
#30 by Chris H... at Oct 17, 2007 at 10:19 AM EST |
| Didnt he do this song with Metallica? | |
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health risk Average |
#31 by health risk at Oct 18, 2007 at 3:35 AM EST |
| I was thinking it was like "Anything is possible, but I don't want that anything, I want you." I'd assume it's a song about his wife, considering he was a rockstar who could've screwed around with any girl he wanted. Just my guess. | |
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