Johnny Cash - Wichita Lineman

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1 . i Am a lineman for the county and i drive the main road ,

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searchin’ in the sun for another overload .

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i hear you singing in the wires , i can hear you through the whine ,

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and the wichita lineman is still on the line .

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2 . i know i need a small vacation , but it don’t look like rain ,

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and if it snows that stretch down south won’t ever stand the strain .

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and i need you more than want you , and i want you for all time .

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and the wichita lineman is still on the line .

3 . ( = verse 2 , first 2 lines as instrumental : )

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and i need you more than want you , and i want you for all time .

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and the wichita lineman is still on the line .

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