################################################################ # The following is the author's own interpretation of the song # # to be used for studying or private use only. Downloaded from # # www.TabGuitarLessons.com. FREE GUITAR SOFTWARE + LOTS MORE! # # Home of the 60 minute fretboard memory technique. You'll # # memorise ALL the notes and positions on the fretboard in 60 # # minutes or less. visit www.TabGuitarLessons.com today. # ################################################################ Date: 9/15/03; 3:02:55 PM >From: "john patterson" Subject: Call Me Mr. In-Between by Burl Ives Call Me Mr. In-Between Sung by: Burl Ives Words and Music by: Harlan Howard Transcribed by: John Patterson Ab Well, I'm too old for the girls and I'm too young for women Eb I've looked around and my hops are a dimmin' Bb7 I feel like a fish not allowed any swimmin' Eb And it makes a fellow mean Ab To feel he's a part of the lost generation Eb I feel like a choo-choo that can't find a station Bb7 I work like a dog with no recreation Chorus: Eb They call me Mister In-Between Ab Mister In-Between Eb Mister In-Between Bb7 Makes a fellow mean Eb Mister In-Between Got a hot rod Chevy with the twin carburators And I know a gal that's a real sharp tomater And she's got a daddy with a Caddy that'll date 'er You see what I mean The sweet little thing's just set me a droolin' I'm too big for sodas and I'm old for schoolin' Too young for lovin' but I'm too old for foolin' Chorus I feel like a sailboat kept in a bottle I feel like an engineer that can't find the throttle I'm too small to walk but I'm too big to toddle Lawdy, I'm turnin' green To see all the men makin' time with the ladies The high school kids at the show with their babies While I run around like a do with the rabies Chorus