Phone Booth
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[Intro: ]Am
Am Em7 Am
1. I'm in a phone booth baby, numbers scratched on the wall.
Dm Am
I'm in a phone booth baby, numbers scratched on the wall.
C Dm Em7 Am
I'm new in Chicago, got no one else to call.
Am Em7 Am
2. Been walking all day, old friends I can't find.
Dm Am
Hearts so cold, had to buy me some wine.
C Dm Em7 Am
Callin' you baby, took my very last dime.
INSTRUMENTAL: Am Em7 Am Dm Am C Dm Em7 Am (2X)
Am Em7 Am
3. I'm in a phone booth baby, numbers scratched up on the wall.
Dm Am
I'm in a phone booth baby, numbers scratched on the wall.
C Dm Em7 Am
I'm new in Chicago, got no one else to call.
Am Em7 Am
4. Said call Big Ole' Rita, anytime day or night.
Dm Am
You know I'm broke and I'm cold Baby, and I hope you treat me right.
C Dm Em7
I'm in a phone booth baby, with a cold wind blowin
Am
outside.
Am Em7 Am Dm Am C Dm Em7 Am (2X)
How to play Phone Booth
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.