Hanging On The Telephone
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Eb Gm
I'm in the phone booth, it's the one across the hall
Eb Gm
If you don't answer, I'll just ring it off the wall
Eb
I know he's there, but I just had to call
Eb Bb Gm
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
Eb Bb Gm
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
Eb Gm
I heard your mother, now she's going out the door
Eb Gm
Did she go to work or just go to the store?
Eb
All those things she said, I told you to ignore
Cm Gm
Oh why can't we talk again?
Cm Gm
Oh why can't we talk again?
Cm Gm
Oh why can't we talk again?
Eb Bb Gm
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
Eb Bb Gm
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
Eb Gm
It's good to hear your voice, you know it's been so long
Eb Gm
If I don't get your calls then everything goes wrong
Eb
I want to tell you something you've known all along
Eb Bb Gm
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
Eb Gm
I had to interrupt and stop this conversation
Eb Gm
Your voice across the line gives me a strange sensation
Eb
I'd like to talk when I can show you my affection
Cm Gm
Oh I can't control myself!
Cm Gm
Oh I can't control myself!
Cm Gm
Oh I can't control myself!
Eb Bb Gm
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
Eb Gm
Hang up and run to me! Oh!
Eb Gm
Hang up and run to me! Oh!
Eb
Hang up and run to me!
( Eb Bb/D Bb F Gm )
How to play Hanging On The Telephone
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.