On The Line
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harmonica solo are correct, but the sound alright.
D E A F#m A F#m
A C#m
Hanging around is holding me down
F#m D A F G
I'm starting to frown at everyone I see,
A C#m
I'm taking the calls and playing the halls,
F#m D A
but staring at walls is all I ever see.
F#m
So is the money I make
C#m
worth the price that I pay?
F#m C#m
Can I make it to the end of the line?
D
Don't the wind blow cold
E
when you're hanging your soul
A F#m A F#m
on the line?
A
And you're driving to work
C#m
you're wearing your shirt
F#m D
you're dialing the dirt
A F-G
with everyone you see.
A
You're taking a loss,
C#m
you envy the boss,
F#m D
you're counting the cost
A
of everything you see.
F#m
So is the money you make
C#m
worth the price that you pay?
F#m C#m
Can you make it to the end of the line?
D
Don't the wind blow cold
E
when you're hanging your soul
A F#m A F#m
on the line?
harmonica solo
C#m D A F#m C#m D Dmaj7 E
Oooh, and you know that it's true
A
that I've watched you go far
C#m
playing guitar
F#m D
being a star
A F-G
for everyone to see.
A
And I'm filming my dreams
C#m
from limousines
F#m D
and thinking of scenes
A
for everyone to see.
F#m
So is the money you make
C#m
worth the price that you pay?
F#m C#m
Can you make it to the end of the line?
D
Don't the wind blow cold
E
when you're hanging your soul
A F#m
on the line?
A F#m
on the line?
How to play On The Line
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.