The Call
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Intro: G Am D G
#1.
G
It's a long distance phone and I feel
Am Am7
so alone here without him.
D
It's a crime and a shame that I ain't got
Am D
the change and don't you know that I'm worried
G
about him.
#2.
G
I've been all over town every street, up and
Am Am7
down looking for the man.
D
He's just a face in the crowd where the traffic
Am D
roars loud but don't you know he'd be proud to
G
give a helping hand.
Chorus:
G
Mister, can you find it in your heart to lend me
Am
a dollar?
D
For the times have been slow, I'm fresh outta dough
Am D G
and I ain't got the money to call him.
#3.
G
I threw my pride out the door cause I've been turned
Am Am7
down before but I'll keep trying.
D
This type of pain is kind of hard to explain but the
Am7 D G
feeling's the same as like dying.
Chorus:
G
Mister, can you find it in your heart to lend me
Am
a dollar?
D
For the times have been slow, I'm fresh outta dough
Am D G...........Eb
and I ain't got the money to call him.
#4.
Ab
You put the change in my hand, you're the world's kindest
Bbm Bbm7
man and I thank you, sir.
Eb
You'll never know what you've done for this poor mother's
Bbm7 Eb Ab
son, a thirsty man just got a cold cup of water.
Chorus:
Ab Bbm
Mister, can you find it in your heart to lend me a dollar?
Eb Bbm Eb
For the times have been slow, I'm fresh outta dough and I
Bbm Eb Ab
ain't got the money to call him.
OUTRO:
Ab Bbm
Mister, can you find it in your heart to lend me a dollar?
Eb Bbm Eb
For the times have been slow, I'm fresh outta dough and I
Bbm Eb Ab
ain't got the money to call him..(Fade.)
How to play The Call
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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.