Wichita Lineman
View chords used in this chart
half-step down tuning
chords (listed in order of appearance)
C9(4)/G 333333
Bbmaj7 x13231
Fmaj7 1x2211
Am7 x02010
Dm7 xx0211
G 320003
D xx0232
Dsus4 xx0233
Cadd9 x32030
Gm/Bb x10033
Bb x13331
C x35553
Intro
C9(4)/G
This is for Jimmy Webb
[Verso 1]
Bbmaj7 Fmaj7
I am a lineman for the county
Am7
And I drive the main roads
Dm7 Am7
Searchin' in the sun
G D Dsus4
For another overload
[Refrão]
D Cadd9
I hear you singin' in the wires
G Gm/Bb
I can hear you through the whine
D Dsus4
And the Wichita lineman
Cadd9 Bb C Bb C9(4)/G
Is still on the line
[Verso 2]
Bbmaj7 Fmaj7
I know I need a small vacation
Am7
But it doeasn't look like rain
Dm7 Am7
And if it snows, that stretch down south
G D Dsus4
Will never stand the strain
[Refrão]
D Cadd9
I hear you singin' in the wires
G Gm/Bb
I can hear you through the whine
D Dsus4
And the Wichita lineman
Cadd9 Bb C Bb
Is still on the line
C9(4)/G F
Eb|-3------------3------1-----------|
Bb|-3--------3---------1------------|
Gb|-3-----3-----------2-------------|
Db|-3---3------------3--------------|
Ab|-3-3-----------------------------|
Eb|-3-------------------------------|
How to play Wichita Lineman
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C9. 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.