Intro: Am Bb Am Gm Bb Am Bb I am a lineman for the county, F Am and I drive the main road; Dm Am G D searchin' in the sun for another overload D C Am I hear you singin' in the wire, G I can hear you through the whine Gm D Am Bb C Bb C And the Wichita Lineman, is still on the line Gm Bb Am Bb I know I need a small vacation, F Am but it don't look like rain Dm Am And if it snows that stretch down south G D won't ever stand the strain D C Am And I need you more than want you, G and I want you for all time Gm D Am Bb C Bb C And the Wichita Lineman, is still on the line Gm Bb Am Bb F Am Dm Am G D D C Am And I need you more than want you, G and I want you for all time Gm D Am Bb C Bb C And the Wichita Lineman, is still on the line This arrangement is its contributor’s own interpretation, shared for private study, education and non-commercial use. The underlying song, lyrics and music remain the property of their copyright owners. To request removal, see Legal & Copyright.
Witchita Lineman chords by Glen Campbell
Suggested strumeverywhere 4/4
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d
&
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2
d
&
u
3
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&
u
4
d
&
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Prefer something simpler: whole-bar ballad d – – –
How to play Witchita Lineman on ukulele
The strumming pattern that fits is the everywhere 4/4: d – d u – u d –. Expect a relaxed pace, around 80 bpm. As posted it stays in its original key of F major. The chords put it squarely at the skilled level. Let each rich chord ring and glide smoothly through the key shifts
8 ukulele chords used in "Witchita Lineman" by Glen Campbell: Am, Bb, C, D, Dm, F, G and Gm
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Witchita Lineman was written by American songwriter Jimmy Webb in 1968. It was first recorded by Glen Campbell.
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