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[Intro Verse]
 CNow, Jesus is on the mainline 
Tell him what you want. 
FJesus is on the mainline 
FTell him what you waCnt. 
Jesus is on the mainline
Tell him what you want. 
You can Gcall him up and Ftell him what you wCant. 
[Verse 2]
CWell, the line ain't never busy 
Tell him what you want. 
FWo, that line ain't never busy
Tell him what you waCnt. 
The line ain't never busy 
Tell him what you want. 
You can call hiGm up 
And tell Fhim what you want. C  
[Verse 3]
CNow, if you're sick and wanna get well 
Tell him what you want. 
FOo, if you're sick and you wanna get well 
Tell him what you wCant. 
If you're sick and you wanna get well 
Tell him what you want. 
You can Gcall him up and Ftell him what yoCu want. 
[Verse 4]
CWell, if you want your soul converted 
Tell him what you want. 
FIf you want your soul converted 
Tell him what you Cwant. 
If you want your soul converted                 
Tell him what you want. 
You can Gcall him up and Ftell him what you wCant. 
[Verse 5]
CNow, if your soul's in danger 
Tell him what you want. 
FIf your soul's in danger 
Tell him what you wCant. 
If your soul's in danger 
Tell him what you want. 
You can Gcall him up and Ftell him what you waCnt. 
[Outro Verse]
 CNow, Jesus is on the mainline 
Tell him what you want. 
FJesus is on the mainline 
FTell him what you waCnt. 
Jesus is on the mainline 
Tell him what you want. 
You can Gcall him up and Ftell him what you wCant.

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The story behind the song

"Jesus On The Mainline" is a song that offers direct spiritual connection, suggesting that help is always available if your soul feels in danger. It's a call to reach out and tell Jesus what you need, emphasizing a personal and immediate line of communication. Ry Cooder, known for his masterful slide guitar and deep interest in traditional music, brings his distinctive touch to this hopeful message. The song embodies a sense of accessible faith, a spiritual lifeline ready for anyone to grasp.

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Jesus On The Mainline

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Jesus On The Mainline

by Ry Cooder

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[Intro Verse]

Now, Jesus is on the mainline

Tell him what you want.

Jesus is on the mainline

F C

Tell him what you want.

Jesus is on the mainline

Tell him what you want.

G F C

You can call him up and tell him what you want.

[Verse 2]

Well, the line ain't never busy

Tell him what you want.

Wo, that line ain't never busy

Tell him what you want.

The line ain't never busy

Tell him what you want.

You can call him up

F C

And tell him what you want.

[Verse 3]

Now, if you're sick and wanna get well

Tell him what you want.

Oo, if you're sick and you wanna get well

Tell him what you want.

If you're sick and you wanna get well

Tell him what you want.

G F C

You can call him up and tell him what you want.

[Verse 4]

Well, if you want your soul converted

Tell him what you want.

If you want your soul converted

Tell him what you want.

If you want your soul converted

Tell him what you want.

G F C

You can call him up and tell him what you want.

[Verse 5]

Now, if your soul's in danger

Tell him what you want.

If your soul's in danger

Tell him what you want.

If your soul's in danger

Tell him what you want.

G F C

You can call him up and tell him what you want.

[Outro Verse]

Now, Jesus is on the mainline

Tell him what you want.

Jesus is on the mainline

F C

Tell him what you want.

Jesus is on the mainline

Tell him what you want.

G F C

You can call him up and tell him what you want.

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