Wichita Lineman

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Wichita Lineman - Jimmy Webb

Gm7 Bbmaj7 F Gm7

I am a lineman for the county and I drive the main road

Dm7 Am7 G D

searchin' in the sun for another overload.

Am7 G

I hear you singing in the wires, I can hear you in the whine

Gm D Am7 Bb

And the Wichita Lineman is still on the line.

Am7 Bb (hit once and let ring)

Gm7 Bbmaj7 F Gm7

I know I need a small vacation, but it don't look like rain.

Dm7 Am7 G D

And if it snows that sounthern load won't ever stand the strain.

Am7 G

And I need you more than want you, and I want you for all time.

Gm D Am7 Bb

And the Wichita Lineman is still on the line.

Am7 Bb Gm7 Bb C Bc C G

(I don't recall the last G being on the Glen Campbell recording,

but it makes for a nice closure).

[email protected] The Doctor is on.

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