Never-before-seen draft lyrics of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” suggest that Freddie Mercury considered giving his mock-opera anthem a somewhat different title: “Mongolian Rhapsody.”
— The discovery was made following the emergence of a 15-page folio of lyrics, vocal lines and harmonies handwritten by the singer as he composed his 1975 hit. Near the top of an introductory page, Mercury appears to have crossed out the word “Mongolian” before replacing it with the now-famous “Bohemian.” The draft lyrics reveal other ideas that were seemingly abandoned or reworked, including alternate lines such as, “Time for good-byes now, is this reality.
Dubbed “Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own,” the six-part auction features an array of personal items, ranging from stage costumes and Victorian paintings to a silver Tiffany & Co. mustache comb. One of the six sales is entirely dedicated to the singer’s love of Japanese art and will include woodblock prints and porcelain from his collection. Working lyrics to other Queen songs, including “Don’t Stop Me Now,” are also going on sale.
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