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.