Hanging On The Telephone

by Blondie
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)I’m in the phone booth, it’s the (Ebsus2)one a cross the hall.

If you don’t an swer I’ll just (Ebsus2)ring it off the wall.

I know he’s there, but (Ebsus2)I just had to call.

Don’t leave me hang ing on the (Fsus)tel e phone.

Don’t leave me hang ing on the (Fsus)tel e phone.

I heard your moth er, now she’s (Ebsus2)go ing out the door.

tion.

Your Did she go to work or (Ebsus2)just go to the store?

tion.

I’d All those things she said I (Ebsus2)told you to ig nore.

tion.

Oh, why can’t we (Cm)talk a gain?

Oh, why can’t we (Cm)talk a gain?

Oh, why can’t we (Cm)talk a gain?

Don’t leave me hang ing on the (Fsus)tel e phone.

Don’t leave me hang ing on the (Fsus)tel e phone.

It’s good to hear your voice, you (Ebsus2)know it’s been so long.

If I don’t get your calls, then (Ebsus2)ev ’ry thing goes wrong.

I want to tell you some thing (Ebsus2)you’ve known all a long.

Don’t leave me hang ing on the (Fsus)tel e phone.

I had to in ter rupt and (Fsus)tel e phone.

Hang (Ebsus2)up and run to me.

(Gm)(Oh),

hang (Ebsus2)up and run to me.

(Gm)(Oh),

hang (Ebsus2)up and run to me.

(Gm)(Oh, whoa, whoa, (Ebsus2)whoa), and run to me.

Hanging On The Telephone — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Hanging On The Telephone" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 154 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Hanging On The Telephone

Why does "Hanging On The Telephone" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Hanging On The Telephone".
What key is "Hanging On The Telephone" by Blondie played in?
Hanging On The Telephone is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hanging On The Telephone"?
The arrangement plays at 154 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hanging On The Telephone" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Hanging On The Telephone"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hanging On The Telephone"?
"Hanging On The Telephone" was originally performed by Blondie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Hanging On The Telephone"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Bbpow, C, Cm, D, Eb, Ebmaj7, Ebpow, Ebsus2, +3 more.
What other songs by Blondie can I play here?
Try "HEART OF GLASS", "CALL ME", "SUNDAY GIRL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Hanging On The Telephone"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Hanging On The Telephone".
Can I see all the notes in "Hanging On The Telephone"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 154 BPM.

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