R.E.M. – Wichita Lineman (Guitar)
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Chords
Note: the Gm11 I play is a bit more dissonant than the chord played by Peter Buck of R.E.M.,
which is closer to Bb/C. It's your choice which way you prefer.
Gm11 333333
[Intro]
Bb C Bb C
[Verse 1]
Bb Am I am a lineman for the county Dm Gm11 and I drive the main road Dm Am G D Searchin' in the sun for another overload
[Chorus 1]
C G Gm I hear you singing in the wire I can hear you through the whine D C And the Wichita lineman Bb C Bb C is still on the line
[Verse 2]
Bb Am I know I need a small vacation Dm Gm11 but it don't look like rain Dm Am G D And if it snows that that stretch down south won't ever stand the strain
[Chorus 2]
C G Gm And I need you more than want you. And I want you for all time D C And the Wichita lineman Bb C Bb C is still on the line
[Instrumental]
Bb Am Dm Gm11 Dm Am G D
[Chorus 2]
C G Gm And I need you more than want you. And I want you for all time D C And the Wichita lineman Bb C Bb C is still on the line.