Bb
I had the operator call me back
Bb
(Ebm6/Bb) She said my phone was working fine
I hear in Louisville it's almost dawn
Bb
(Emb6/Bb) But, it's 2 a.m. Pacific time
Eb
I thought sure she would've called by now
F
To tell me all about
Gm F Eb
That wild and cr azy L.A. scene
Bb
Well, I know my number's in the book
Bb Fm7
(Ebm6/Bb) Why don't that telephone ring
Bb7 Ebm7 Cm7 Bb
Don't she know I'm axiously wai ting
Ebm7 Cm7 Bb
Longing for her long distance call
Ebm7 Cm7 Dm7
I wish I knew what her silence is saying
Ebm6 Bb
If our love means any thing
Ebm6 Bb
Why don't that telephone ring
Bb
She always had this distant dream
Bb
(Ebm6/Bb) I said go make it come true
And, ya know whatever's in the cards
Bb
(Ebm6/Bb) I'll be right here for you
Eb
But, that's been too long ago
F
Now, I just don't know
Gm F Eb
If I'm still part of that dream
Bb
If I ever cross her mind at all
Bb Fm7
(Ebm6/Bb) Why don't that telephone ring
Bb7 Ebm7 Cm7 Bb
Don't she know I'm axiously wai ting
Ebm7 Cm7 Bb
Longing for her long distance call
Ebm7 Cm7 Dm7
I wish I knew what her silence is saying
Ebm6 Bb
If our love means any thing
Ebm6 Bb
Why don't that telephone ring
Ebm6 Bb
If our love means any thing
Ebm6 Bb
Why don't that telephone ring