R.E.M. – Wichita Lineman (Guitar)

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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.