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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Hanging On The Telephone" by Blondie in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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

Can I learn "Hanging On The Telephone" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Hanging On The Telephone" with hands-separate practice in C at 154 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Hanging On The Telephone"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Hanging On The Telephone" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Hanging On The Telephone"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Hanging On The Telephone" is in the key of C at 154 BPM.

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