Operator
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Intro: G Bm Am C Am G Bm Am C Am G
Bm C G
Operator, oh could you help me place this call
Am D Em (D C Bm Am G)
You see the number on the matchbook is old and faded
Bm C G
She's living in L.A., with my best old ex-friend Ray
Am D Em (D C Bm Am G)
A guy she said she knew well and sometimes hated
C G
Isn't that the way they say it goes
C D
But lets forget all that
G Am
And give me the number if you can find it
C Am Em Bm Am
So I can call just to tell her I'm fine and to show
D C G
I've overcome the blow, I've learned to take it well
Am C
I only wish my words, could just convince myself
D C G
That it just wasn't real, but that's not the way it feels
Instrumental: Bm Am C Am G
Bm C G
Operator, oh could you help me place this call
Am D Em (D C Bm Am G)
Cause I can't read the number that you just gave me
Bm C G
There's something in my eye, you know it happens every time
Am D Em (D C Bm Am G)
I think about the love, that I thought would save me
C G
Isn't that the way they say it goes
C D
But lets forget all that
G Am
And give me the number if you can find it
C Am Em Bm Am
So I can call just to tell her I'm fine and to show
D C G
I've overcome the blow, I've learned to take it well
Am C
I only wish my words, could just convince myself
D C G
That it just wasn't real, but that's not the way it feels
C G C G
No, no, no, no, that's not the way it feels
Bm C G
Operator, let's forget about this call
Am D Em (D C Bm Am G)
There's no one there, I really wanted to talk to
Bm C G
Thank you for your time, cause you've been so much more than kind
Am D Em (D C Bm Am G)
You can keep the dime
C G
Isn't that the way they say it goes
C D
But lets forget all that
G Am
And give me the number if you can find it
C Am Em Bm Am
So I can call just to tell her I'm fine and to show
D C G
I've overcome the blow, I've learned to take it well
Am C
I only wish my words, could just convince myself
D C G
That it just wasn't real, but that's not the way it feels
Final: Bm Am C Am G Bm Am C Am G
How to play Operator
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.