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F Em F
1. I am a lineman for the county and I drive the main road,
Am Em D A
searchin' in the sun for another overload.
Em D
I hear you singing in the wires, I can hear you through the whine,
Dm A Em F G F G
and the Wichita Lineman is still on the line.
F Em F
2. I know I need a small vacation, but it don't look like rain,
Am Em D A
and if it snows that stretch down south won't ever stand the strain.
Em D
And I need you more than want you, and I want you for all time.
Dm A Em F G F G
and the Wichita Lineman is still on the line.
3. (= verse 2, first 2 lines as instrumental : )
F Em F Am Em D A
Em D
And I need you more than want you, and I want you for all time.
Dm A Em F G F G
and the Wichita Lineman is still on the line.
+ F Em F Em A