About The Song
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"While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is a legendary rock ballad originally written and recorded by George Harrison of The Beatles for their 1968 album "The Beatles" (also known as the White Album). Eric Clapton and Peter Frampton's rendition of this iconic song was featured on the "Concert for George" tribute album and concert in honor of George Harrison, held at the Royal Albert Hall in 2002.
Clapton and Frampton's version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is a heartfelt tribute to Harrison, featuring their masterful guitar work and soulful vocals. The song's melancholic melody and introspective lyrics evoke a sense of longing and introspection, reflecting the depth of emotion conveyed by Harrison's original composition.
Lyrically, "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" explores themes of love, loss, and introspection, with poignant imagery and evocative storytelling. Clapton and Frampton's emotive delivery adds an extra layer of intensity to the song, capturing the raw emotion and vulnerability of the lyrics.
Musically, the song features Clapton and Frampton's virtuosic guitar playing, with soaring solos and melodic riffs that pay homage to Harrison's iconic guitar work. The song's dynamic arrangement and powerful vocal harmonies create a mesmerizing listening experience that pays tribute to Harrison's enduring legacy as a songwriter and musician.
Overall, Clapton and Frampton's rendition of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is a stunning tribute to George Harrison, showcasing their incredible talent and reverence for one of rock music's most beloved classics.
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Lyrics
Let’s sing along with the lyrics!
I look at you all, see the love there that's sleeping
While my guitar gently weeps
I look at the floor and I see it needs sweeping
Still, my guitar gently weeps
I don't know why nobody told you
How to unfold your love
I don't know how someone controlled you
They bought and sold you
I look at the world and I notice it's turning
While my guitar gently weeps
With every mistake, we must surely be learning
Still, my guitar gently weeps, yeah
I don't know how you were diverted
You were perverted, too
I don't know how you were inverted
No one alerted you
I look at you all, see the love there that's sleeping
Why my guitar gently weeps
(I look) look at you all
Still, my guitar gently weeps
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, ooh