Why Dont That Telephone Ring

          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