Wichita Lineman
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste:
5th traste
As recorded by Midland
(2023 release)
Capo 5th fret
[Intro]
Fmaj7 G Fmaj7 G
[Verse 1]
Fmaj7
I am a lineman for the county
Em7 G7
And I drive the main road
Am Em7
Searchin' in the sun
D A
For another overload
[Chorus]
N.C. G
I hear you singin' in the wires
D/F#
I can hear you through the whine
Dm A
And the Wichita lineman
Esus4 Fmaj7 G Fmaj7
Is still on the line
[Verse 2]
G Fmaj7
You know I need a small vacation
Em7 G
But it sure don't look like rain
Am Em7
And if it snows that stretch down south
D A
Won't never stand the strain
[Chorus]
N.C. G
And I need you more than want you
D/F#
And I want you for all time
Dm A
And the Wichita lineman
E Fmaj7 G Fmaj7
Is still on the line
[Guitar Solo]
G Fmaj7 Em7 G
Am Em D A
[Chorus]
N.C. G
And I need you more than want you
D/F#
And I want you for all time
Dm A/E
And the Wichita lineman
E7 Fmaj7 G
Is still on the line
Fmaj7 G
Still on the line
Fmaj7 G
Still on the line
Fmaj7 G
Still on the line
Fmaj7 G
Still on the liiiiine
[Outro-Guitar Solo]
Fmaj7 G Fmaj7 G Fmaj7 G
Fmaj7 G Fmaj7 G Fmaj7 G
Fmaj7 G Fmaj7 G Fmaj7 G
Fmaj7 G Fmaj7 G Fmaj7 G A
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.