On The Line
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C G
I was driving along at the end of the day
F Bb F
I was weary and so all alone
C G
Looking ahead, by the side of the road
F Bb F
What I saw was the sign, "Telephone"
C G Am7
Talking to you is something I need
F G
More than I needed before
C
If I ever get through
Am
Won't you give me the time
Bb
Won't you answer my call
G C
Won't you stay on the line
G
It's a moment of truth, then a shadow of doubt
F Bb F
Now I need you to stay on the line
C G
It's never as bad when we're talking it out
F Bb F
Now I need you to stay on the line
C G Am7
Talking to you is something I need
F G
More than I needed before
C
If I ever get through
Am
Won't you give me the time
Bb
Won't you answer my call
G C
Won't you stay on the line
Bb
Answer my call
G D Am Dm
Won't you stay on the line
Dbm Dm Asus4 Dm Asus4 Dm
I believe I have a right to say what I wanna say
Fmaj7 Am7 Am Asus4 Dm
And I believe it, but I'm keeping it to myself
Dbm Dm
I believe I have a right to do what I wanna do
Bb Am7 Am
All of my life (all of my life)
Bb Am Am7
All of my life (all of my life)
Bb Am7 Am
All of my life (all of my life)
Bb Am Bm C
All of my life
Lead Break: Am G F Bb Am C Am G F Bb Am
C Bm Am C F Bm G C Bm Am G
Bb Am G C Bb Am G Dm
A Dm
Dbm Dm Asus4 Dm Asus4 Dm
I believe I have a right to be where I wanna be
Fmaj7 Am7 Am Asus4 Dm
I believe it and I wanna be there with you
Dbm Dm
I believe I have a right to see who I wanna see
Bb Am7 Am
All of my life (all of my life)
Bb Am Am7
All of my life (all of my life)
Bb Am7 Am
All of my life (all of my life)
Bb Am Am7
All of my life (all of my life)
Bb Am7 Am
All of my life (all of my life)
Bb Am Am7
All of my life (all of my life)
Bb Am7 Am
All of my life (all of my life)
Bb Am Am7
All of my life (all of my life)
OUTRO: (# Lead Break - fade to end #)
Bb Dm Ab Am (5x)
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 C. 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.