off the hook : the rolling stones .
album – the rolling stones #2 , in 1965 .
the album hit #5 .

#1 . ( capo 2nd fret for original . see video on youtube . )
G
sittin’ in my bedroom late last night ,

got into bed and turned out the light .
C
decided to call my baby on the telephone ,
G
all i got was an engaged tone . . .
C G
it’s off the hook . . it’s off the hook . . it’s off the hook . .
C G
it’s off the hook . . it’s off the hook .

#2 .
G
talkin’ so long she upset my mind ,

why is she talkin such a long time?
C
maybe she’s sleeping , maybe she’s ill ,
G
phone’s disconnected , unpaid bill . .
C G
it’s off the hook . . it’s off the hook . . it’s off the hook . .
C G
it’s off the hook . . it’s off the hook . .

#3 .
G
don’t wanna see her , afraid of what i’d find .

tired of letting her upset me all the time .
C
back into bed started reading my books ,
G
take my phone right off of the hook . .
C G
it’s off the hook . . it’s off the hook . . it’s off the hook . .
C G
it’s off the hook . . it’s off the hook . .

add :
G
it’s off the hook ( x3 ) fade . .

a sixties smash from kraziekhat .