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Loudon Wainwright Iii
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Key: Gb major•
Verse 1
D
D

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G
G

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D
D

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Of all the chicks & broads
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G

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& babes & bimbos I have known
A
A

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G

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No one does it better than you
D
D

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do on the phone

Midway through my busy day all
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G

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through my empty night
A
A

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G

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I dial your 900 number
D
D

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and it feels oh so right
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G

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When I'm feelin lonely

and bottled up inside
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A

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G

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I know I can aslays take that
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D

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magic carpet ride
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G

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I get down on my bearskin rug

on my loving room floor
A
A

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G

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I get you on the telephone
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D

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& you give me what for
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G

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CHORUS: When it comes to lovin on
Verse 2
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D

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the phone you are the best
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G

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Local or long distance,
A
A

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you're better thatn the rest
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D

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And when it is all over,
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G

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when it's been said and done
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A

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Of all the numbers out there,
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G

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D
D

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your number's number one
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G

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I used to go to pick up bars
Verse 3


when I felt all alone
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A

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G

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Now I just have a few drinks and
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D

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pick up my telephone
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G

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I like my lovin private this

is not a party line
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A

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G

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I don't have call waiting cause I'm
D
D

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busy all the time

I don't know what you look like
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G

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And I don't know how you smell
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G

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But the way you talk to me no human
D
D

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tongue could tell

There are so many digits,
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G

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yours are the ones I pick
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Cause the way you talk to
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D

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me no human tongue can lick
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G

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G

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Verse 4
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(Chorus)

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D

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The things that you say to me,

well I can't sing them here
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A

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Let's just say it's worth it,
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G

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D
D

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that phone call's not too dear

And I know you don't love me
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G

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but hey I don't love you
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A

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G

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I just love those things you say
D
D

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& what you tell me to do
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G

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Cause lovin's never easy

& love can be a chore
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A

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G

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And these days love is dangerous
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D

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I need not say more
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G

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Some folks say I'ts kinky

& some say it's obscene
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A

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But thank you Alexander
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G

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Graham Bell
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D

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For your lovin machine
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G

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(Chorus)
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • G

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Number One by Loudon Wainwright III is Gb major.

The primary chords used in Number One are Gb, Db, Cb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Gb, Db, Cb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Number One is approximately 46 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Number One using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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