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Wichita Lineman

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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. 
 Gm11333333
[Intro]
Bb C Bb C
[Verse 1]
I am a lineman for the BbcountyAm  
and I dDmrive the main rGm11oad
DmSearchin' in the sAmun for anoGther overlDoad
[Chorus 1]
I hear you singing in the wCire I can hear you through the GwhineGm  
And the Wichita lDinemanC  
is still on the BblineC  Bb  C  
[Verse 2]
I know I need a small vacBbationAm  
but it Dmdon't look like rGm11ain
And iDmf it snows that that Amstretch down south won't Gever stand the Dstrain
[Chorus 2]
And I need you more than Cwant you. And I want you for all GtimeGm  
And the Wichita DlinemanC  
is still on the BblineC  Bb  C  
[Instrumental]
Bb  Am  Dm  Gm11 Dm  Am  G  D
[Chorus 2]
And I need you more than Cwant you. And I want you for all GtimeGm  
And the Wichita DlinemanC  
is still on the BblineC.Bb  C  

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Wichita Lineman

by R.E.M.

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Gm11

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.

About Wichita Lineman Chords by R.E.M.

Learn how to play Wichita Lineman by R.E.M. with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Wichita Lineman chords”, “Wichita Lineman guitar chords”, or “R.E.M. Wichita Lineman chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Wichita Lineman chords and for experienced players who want accurate Wichita Lineman lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, Bb/C, Gm11, Bb, C, Am.

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The chords for "Wichita Lineman" show the original chord names (including E, Bb/C, Gm11, Bb, C, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.