Long Distance Operator
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G7
Long-distance operator,
Place this call, it's not for fun.
C7
Long-distance operator,
G7
Please, place this call, you know it's not for fun.
D7
I gotta get a message to my baby,
C7 G7
You know, she's not just anyone.
G7
There are thousands in the phone booth,
Thousands at the gate.
C7
There are thousands in the phone booth,
G7
Thousands at the gate.
D7
Everybody wants to make a long-distance call
C7 G7
But you know they're just gonna have to wait.
G7
If a call comes from Louisiana,
Please, let it ride.
C7
If the call comes from Louisiana,
G7
Please, let it ride.
D7
This phone booth's on fire,
C7 G7
It's getting hot inside.
D7
Everybody wants to be my friend,
G7
But nobody wants to get higher.
D7
Ev'rybody wants to be my friend,
G7
But nobody wants to get higher
D7
Long-distance operator,
C7 G7
I believe I'm stranglin' on this telephone wire.
How to play Long Distance Operator
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G7. 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.