Dylan what was it you wanted

His concentration is really unbelievable. Dan and I actually commented on that later when we were chit-chatting about things. He can really concentrate. One thing that sticks with me, I kind of got a wow-factor from Bob this one time. For me, Bob was really easy to work for. But, in some ways, I think he was a pain in the ass to some people. It was kind of like: shit or get off the pot in his music career.

But, after he realised that they were going to make a good record there, I think Dylan softened up a lot. In the song, Dylan is paying slight attention to someone, a fan a lover or everyone. He weaves the complaint into a narrative that flows naturally in a disconnected conversation.

What was it you wanted When you were kissing my cheek? Was there somebody looking When you gave me that kiss Someone there in the shadows Someone that I might have missed? The kiss on the cheek could be a superficial kiss or the Judas kiss of betrayal of Positively 4th Street. The biblical reference is typical for Dylan. He also likes to work the song on several levels. The song is played in C and the chords are mainly 5ths which gives the song its haunting sound. There is a good illustration of various 5th chord formations at Guitar Tutor Online.

You can pick whichever positions suit your style of playing. I prefer the sound of C5 — B5 rooted on the 5th string with 3 strings and G5 in the 6th string root with three strings.

The A5, G 5 and C 5 harp break can be played in the 6th root to keep as a descending line which simplifies playing harp at the same time. The key is correct but the chords are simplified. It tabs the song as D5, Gm, D5, F sus……. Words and music copyright Bob Dylan, recording copyright Sony Music — both used for music criticism and commentary. Purchase the CD on Amazon. Oh Mercy has two song titles that are questions so does Street Legal and so I am attentive to how the question might be answered in the song.

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