Rock N Roll Phone - Lindisfarne

Rock N Roll Phone

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verse 1
F
When you're goin' down faster than in an elevator
Bb
You're breathin' so hard that you need a respirator
F
Thinkin' 'bout the nights when you did the mashed patater
Bb C F
You better do it now, 'cause you'll never do it later
 
verse 2
 
You used to paint the town, but you ain't in a condition
Bb
You're livin' in a one man state of prohibition
F
Got to shake a leg, got to make it your ambition
Bb C Bb
To go and get your hands around a pint of exhibition
 
[Refrão] C F Bb C F
You know you're own out there and you're entering the funny zone
Bb C F Bb
You better get connected to the Rock 'n' Roll phone___
C
I'm making this connection, so you'll never be alone___
 
verse 3
F
Well a little shot of rhythm, gonna set your heart pumpin'
Bb
A whole mess of blues, gonna really tell you somethin'
F
I ain't no doctor, but I got your medication
Bb C Bb
A bit of Rock 'n' Roll'll put you in communication
 
[Refrão] C F Bb C F
You know you're own out there and you're entering the funny zone
Bb C F Bb
You better get connected to the Rock 'n' Roll phone___
C A
I'm making this connection, so you'll never be alone___
 
Bridge
Bb
Don't ever surrender
G
Never give up at all
Bb
Don't forget to remember
C
You've got the number to call___, ooh
 
Instrumental
F Bb F Bb C
F Bb C F Bb C F Bb C
 
verse 4
F
Well, when you're goin' down faster than in an elevator
Bb
You're breathin' so hard that you need a respirator
F
Thinkin' 'bout the nights when you did the mashed patater
Bb C Bb
You better do it now, 'cause you'll never do it later
 
[Refrão] C F Bb C F
Ooh, you're on your own out there and you're entering the funny zone
Bb C F Bb
It's time to get connected to the Rock 'n' Roll phone___
C Bb
I'm making this connection, so you'll never be alone_____
 
C F Bb C F
You know you're own out there, you're entering the funny zone
Bb C F Bb
You better get connected to the Rock 'n' Roll phone___
C
I'm making this connection, so you'll never be alone______
 
Outro
F

How to play Rock N Roll Phone

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is F. 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.

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