Willy Mason - Oxygen
The verses are, in fact, as simple as they sound. The only really challenging part of
this song is the chord sequence in the last 2 bars of the chorus. It doesn't take much
shape until the chorus, but it's a satisfying thing to play if you're on your own and
comfortable with singing and playing simultaniously. This may not be 100% correct, but
enjoy, and improve on it if you can. note: brackets under the prechorus are to help with
timing, listening to the track is always best though.
Verse (listen to track for timing)
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e:|-------------------------|
B:|-------------------------|
G:|-------------------------|
D:|-------------------------|
A:|-0---0-0---0-0---0-0---0-|
E:|-------------------------| x3
I wanna be..
e:|-------------------------| e:|-------------------------|
B:|-------------------------| B:|-------------------------|
G:|-------------------------| G:|-------------------------|
D:|-------------------------| D:|-------------------------|
A:|-0---0-0---0-2---2-2---2-| A:|-4---4-4---4-4---4-4---4-|
E:|-------------------------| E:|-------------------------| x3
drowning and weak in the knees.. I wanna speak...
e:|-------------------------| e:|-------------------------|
B:|-------------------------| B:|-------------------------|
G:|-------------------------| G:|-------------------------|
D:|-------------------------| D:|-------------------------|
A:|-4---4-4---4-6---6-6---6-| A:|-7---7-7---7-7---7-7---7-|
E:|-------------------------| E:|-------------------------| x3
that they've got a disease.. I wanna be..
Pre-chorus
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e:|-2-----------------------|-----------5----5-5---5--|
B:|-4-----------------------|-----------4----4-4---4--|
G:|-4-----------------------|-----------4----4-4---4--|
D:|-4-----------------------|-----------4----4-4---4--|
A:|-2-----------------------|-----------6----6-6---6--|
E:|-------------------------|------ ----7----7-7---7--|
(1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4)
e:|-0------0--0-------0--0--|-4------4--4-------4--4--|
B:|-0------0--0-------0--0--|-5------5--5-------5--5--|
G:|-1------1--1-------1--1--|-6------6--6-------6--6--|
D:|-2------2--2-------2--2--|-6------6--6-------6--6--|
A:|-2------2--2-------2--2--|-4------4--4-------4--4--|
E:|-0------0--0-------0--0--|-------------------------|
On and on, and on, and on it goes The
e:|-5------5--5-------5--5--|-5------5--5-------5--5--|
B:|-5------5--5-------5--5--|-5------5--5-------5--5--|
G:|-6------6--6-------6--6--|-5------5--5-------5--5--|
D:|-7------7--7-------7--7--|-7------7--7-------7--7--|
A:|-7------7--7-------7--7--|-7------7--7-------7--7--|
E:|-5------5--5-------5--5--|-5------5--5-------5--5--|
world it just keeps spinning Until
e:|-0------0--0-------0--0--|-4------4--4-------4--4--|
B:|-0------0--0-------0--0--|-5------5--5-------5--5--|
G:|-1------1--1-------1--1--|-6------6--6-------6--6--|
D:|-2------2--2-------2--2--|-6------6--6-------6--6--|
A:|-2------2--2-------2--2--|-4------4--4-------4--4--|
E:|-0------0--0-------0--0--|-------------------------|
i'm dizzy, time to breathe
e:|---2---------5-------|--5----------------|--0------|
B:|---2---------5-------|--5----------------|--0------|
G:|---2---------6-------|--5----------------|--1------|
D:|---4---------7-------|--7----------------|--2------|
A:|---4---------7-------|--7----------------|--2------|
E:|---2---------5-------|--5----------------|--0------|
So close my eyes and start again anew
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Tab Discussion, Comments, and Critiques
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ian Average |
#1 by ian mckinly at Oct 4, 2007 at 7:17 AM EST |
| I got a note in my Where Humans Eat album saying if I wanted to keep in touch, I should send my name, address and email to his house in Leamington Spa. I might send it soon. Music Theory in senior year, in America, he would have been 17/18. | |
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Damien Wanna Be |
#2 by Damien Pritchard at Oct 4, 2007 at 5:42 PM EST |
| this song is ok. i like the rap. | |
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Ahhma Average |
#3 by Ahhma Yomamma at Oct 5, 2007 at 3:57 AM EST |
| this is just an amazing song, i saw it on MTV2 from the Gonzo, and i was just taking back, the lyrics are absolutly amazing.I've heard that his album is out in the new year, if it isnt out yet, but, its fantastic. | |
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foster Average |
#4 by foster meng at Oct 6, 2007 at 8:44 AM EST |
| I saw Willy in the uk and he had rang out of EP's he was so kind he took down my adress and sent me signed copies of his EP and "where the humans eat" he says he wrote oxygen for his music theory class in senior year...dunno what the equivilent is in the UK. His lyrics make me think of someone much older, he has such a unique ability to portray so much meaning in words. I sure as hell no i wont loose contact with him, all be it by e-mail and letters. | |
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Steven Average |
#5 by Steven Daniel at Oct 7, 2007 at 6:24 AM EST |
| He was on Jools Holland with Live It Up, might have played this too, i duno, he shud have played this... | |
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Zack Wanna Be |
#6 by Zack Volm at Oct 7, 2007 at 6:28 AM EST |
| This is an ace song. Best way to listen to it is when you're in your car, windows rolled down, cruising along on a sunny day. | |
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M Average |
#7 by M K-O at Oct 9, 2007 at 8:46 AM EST |
| this song is amazing first time I heard it I was hooked | |
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THE RONANATOR ( Average |
#8 by THE RONANATOR (aka.Ronan) downer at Oct 9, 2007 at 9:28 AM EST |
| This song is FANTABULOUS!!!!!! honestly, i saw it on the tv and fell in love with it! The lyrics are amazing and i was shocked to discover Willy Mason is only 19!!! Im getting the album for my christmas, cant wait! | |
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Jaime Average |
#9 by Jaime at Oct 10, 2007 at 12:04 AM EST |
| This song is so beautiful, I loved it from the very first time I heard it, Although I didn't find out who it actually was by until last night, when my Dad (of all people!) put his C.D on. I've stole it, incidently ...hah. :) | |
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Diego Wanna Be |
#10 by Diego Rodriguez at Oct 11, 2007 at 10:04 AM EST |
| I remember hearing him when he was on tour with death cab. It was cute, he pulled his mom on stage and she sang a song with him. | |
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can Wanna Be |
#11 by can sahin at Oct 11, 2007 at 10:44 AM EST |
| its not ridalin though- its Ritalin | |
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R.I.P Dimebag D Professional |
#12 by R.I.P Dimebag Darrell at Oct 11, 2007 at 10:57 AM EST |
| this is such a pretty song. | |
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jimmy Wanna Be |
#13 by jimmy henry at Oct 11, 2007 at 5:05 PM EST |
| yeah yeah great song and all but most seem to be missing the point.. emma says "I need his CD badly." another says "Im getting the album for my christmas". zoee says " quick run out and buy it!" etc... yet mason says "We can be richer than industry As long as we know that there's things that we don't really need", "I wan't to live beyond the modern mentality where paper is all that you're really taught to create" and "look around to all the people you see, How many of them are happy and free?" hahaha | |
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Kenny Lead Player |
#14 by Kenny Berg at Oct 11, 2007 at 10:24 PM EST |
| I heard this song on Tuesday night on the radio, I fell in love with it. I need his CD badly. The line I love most is the one that goes "We can speak louder than ignorance, cause we speak in silence every time our eyes meet." It's so amazing! Best song I've heard all year definatly! | |
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Tony Average |
#15 by Tony Riemer at Oct 13, 2007 at 8:08 PM EST |
| its not ridalin though- its Ritalin | |
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paddy Average |
#16 by paddy coscoran at Oct 14, 2007 at 7:43 PM EST |
| I think that's a bit overboard rek, Willy's music's not industry! This song is great, slowly creeps along- it give the feeling that these words are really important to the singer. I love the line 'Better than oxygen' he's saying that something out there, or the thing we breathe and consume- it's not enough- there can be something so much better for us if we try. love it =) and also where he says 'on and on and on it goes' is really good because he's realising that it's harder then it seems but he's still got hope. | |
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Gabe Professional |
#17 by Gabe Hawkins at Oct 15, 2007 at 3:18 AM EST |
| no no, his album is called where the humans eat and it came out november 2004, quick run out and buy it! its definitely one of the best albums i bought last year, and i saw him play astoria last night he was just fantastic. also met him outside before hand an hes a relly nice bloke, he was so taken back that someone recognised him! what a cutie. | |
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Stephen Average |
#18 by Stephen Weber at Oct 15, 2007 at 12:20 PM EST |
| Shit, I didn't think Willy Mason sounded like Will Oldham. I have a rubbish memory for names. Yes, it is a pretty pretty song. | |
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Grunge Hamster Lead Player |
#19 by Grunge Hamster at Oct 15, 2007 at 4:11 PM EST |
| This Song totally rocks i only just heard it, he's soo real compared to a lot of singers | |
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The REAL Godfat Average |
#20 by The REAL Godfather at Oct 16, 2007 at 10:53 AM EST |
| i agree about willie mason being awesome... but im sure you could bum him on his fan forum or something.... whats the song about? | |
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Mat Average |
#21 by Mat Hancock at Oct 16, 2007 at 10:45 PM EST |
| this is the one song i've ever heard that really touched me. and sohereiam is right, its Ritalin, a drug that's used to treat ADHD kids. my brother used to take it, it stunted his growth killed his appetite and stopped him sleeping. i completely understand the "for all the children who think that they've got a disease" line, he's barely got any self esteem. Willy Mason is an amazing guy, and this is the most inspiring song i've ever heard | |
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sharon Wanna Be |
#22 by sharon howell at Oct 17, 2007 at 7:18 PM EST |
| i have to agree with you.. the lyrics to this song are so strong.. some lines are just so powerful.. "do you remember the forgotten america.. justice, equality, freedom to every race" and "we can be stronger than bombs if your singing along and you know that you really believe" this is a fantastic song such a simple sound but so so powerful one of the best songs i heard all year | |
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Tommy Wanna Be |
#23 by Tommy Tang at Oct 20, 2007 at 1:06 AM EST |
| this is such a pretty song. | |
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julian Average |
#24 by julian at Oct 20, 2007 at 2:53 AM EST |
| first of all: love love LOVE this song. i think he's vaguely describing all the fuckedup things about how the world is, like they are diagnosing kids with ADHD and giving them psycho meds just because they wanna go outside and play. or how the industry makes us think we have to have things just so they can make money. and how everyone gets stuck on 'makeup and hair' or outward appearances and dont really look deeper to find the truth in people. makes you think!! | |
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zach Wanna Be |
#25 by zach miles at Oct 21, 2007 at 11:02 AM EST |
| I first heard this on a radio show coming from sXsw and it totally captivated me but I couldnt find it anywhere. Im so glad That Willy is finally getting recognition, its truly deserved this song is just fantastic | |
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