Wichita Lineman - James Taylor

Wichita Lineman

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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
Based on YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQFZRMZIBdw
 
4/4
86 bpm
 
[Intro]
Bb2 Csus C Bb2 C9sus4
| • • • • | • • • • | • • • • | • • • • |
 
[Verse 1]
Bb2 F2/A C9sus4
I am a lineman for the county, and I drive the main road
Dm7 Am7 G2 D2 G/D D
Searchin' in the sun for another overload
 
[Chorus 1]
C2 C2 G/B Gm7add4/Bb
I hear you singin' in the wire, I can hear you through the whine
D2/A A9sus4 Bb2 C2 Bb2
And the Wichita Lineman, well, he's still on the line......................
C9sus4
 
[Verse 2]
Bbmaj9 F2/A C9sus4
I know I need a small vacation, but it don't look like rain
Dm7 Am7 G2 D2 G/D Dadd4
And if it snows that stretch down south won't ever stand the strain
 
[Chorus 2]
C2 C2 G/B Gm7add4/Bb
And I need you more than want you, and I want you for all time
D2/A A9sus4 Bb2 C2 Bb2
And the Wichita Lineman, well, he's still on the line......................
C9sus4
 
[Interlude]
Bb2 F2/A C9sus4 Dm7 Am7 G2 D2 G/D D2
| • • • • | • • • • | • • • • | • • • • | • • • • | • • • • | • • • • |
 
[Chorus 3]
C2 C2 G/B Gm7add4/Bb
And I need you more than want you, and I want you for all time
D2/A A9sus4 Bb2 C2 Bb2 C2
And the Wichita Lineman, he's still on, the line......................
 
[Outro]
Bb2 C2 Bb2 C2
He's still on the line.........................
Bb2 C2 Bb2 C2
He's still on the line, yes, he's still on the line
Bb2 C2
He's still on the line, Wichita lineman, still on the line
 
Bb2 C2 Bb2 C2
Bb2 C2 Bb2 C2
He's still on the line,
Bb2 C2 D2
still on the line

How to play Wichita Lineman

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. 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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