Other arrangements of Hanging On The Telephone
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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Hanging On The Telephone" by Blondie: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 154 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “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 G 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 there a karaoke version of "Hanging On The Telephone" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hanging On The Telephone" by Blondie. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Hanging On The Telephone" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Hanging On The Telephone" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.