Song Description
This song is great for "Telephone Promo's"
The upbeat swing mood and the men chanting in the background give an unusual twist to the song.
| Song Length |
3:19 |
Genre |
Jazz - Swing, Blues - Chicago |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
| Mood |
Anxious, Sociable |
Subject |
Telephone, Hear, Listening, Ears |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1940 - 1949 |
Lyrics
Verse I
Why do I sit home waiting for the phone?
Waiting for the phone to ring that ting-a-ling-a-ling-a ling
I've given up most everything
Waitin' for the phone to ring
My ego really feels the sting
I should go out and have a fling
Instead of sittin' here to sing those wasting time telephone blues
Verse 2
Well, finally it rings, then my heart takes wings
But when I pick it up I hear a voice I wasn't waitin' for
Now I'm hurtin' all the more
Can't take this heartache anymore
I'm headin' for the swingin' door
I used to have a life before these wasting time telephone blues.
Chorus
A-ting-a-ling-a-ling, A ring-a-ling-a-ling
A-ting-a-ling-a ling, A ring-a-ling-a-ling
I'm sittin' here dialin' up the telephone blues.
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