Intro Cmaj7| - - - - |A#maj7 - - - - | Cmaj7- - - - | A#maj7- - - - | Verse 1 Cmaj7A Little While Ago, I A#maj7Went And Placed A Call Cmaj7To Tell This Girl I Know That A#maj7She Could Have It All Dm7The Wedding, The Ring, The AmWhole Dumb Thing; I Was A#maj7Willing To Tie The Knot So I D#Called Her Up, And Gm7This Is The Answer I C6Got Chorus CI'm So Sorry, You Have Just Reached My Dm7Answering Machine F/GI'm Not In At Present, I'm Sure You C6Know This Whole Routine A#maj7Leave Your Name And NFumber And I'll TD#ry To Get Back To YCou You Have D#Thirty Seconds To F/GTalk To Me Before You're C6Through Post-Chorus 1 And I Said, "D#maj7Baby Let's Go Get Married, I Fm7Need To Know You're Mine I Am A#9(sus)Hangin' On, I Am Hangin' On, I Am HanD#susgin' On This LinD#maj7e And If D#m7I Can Leave One D#maj7Message BeG#fore YG#maj7/Gou Go To BFm7ed I Would Fm7Say Gm7To YG#ou-" And The D#Phone Went Cmaj7Dead Verse 2 Cmaj7So I Stepped Out To Buy Some A#maj7Dog Food For The Cat Cmaj7Of Course She Called About ThreeA#maj7 Minutes After That Dm7Will She Be My Wife And AmShare My Life, Well Of A#maj7Course You Can Write The Plot 'Cause SheD# Called Me Up, And Gm7This Is The Answer She C6Got Chorus CI'm So Sorry, You Have Just Reached My Dm7Answering Machine F/GI'm Not In At Present, I'm Sure You C6Know This Whole Routine A#maj7Leave Your Name And NFumber And I'll TD#ry To Get Back To YCou You Have D#Thirty Seconds To F/GTalk To Me Before You're C6Through Post-Chorus 2 And She Said, "D#maj7Baby I Got Your Message, I'm Fm7Answering Your Call I Have A#9(sus)Thought It Out, I Have Thought It Out And I ThiD#susnk That All In AlD#maj7l If You D#m7Ask If We Can D#maj7Marry, And G#Make IG#maj7/Gt For All Fm7Time Then My Fm7AnswGm7er IG#s-" And The A#sus4Phone WBdiment Outro CI'm So Sorry, You Have Just Reached My Dm7Answering Machine F/GI'm Not In At Present, I'm Sure You C6Know This Whole Routine CI'm So Sorry, You Have Just Reached My Dm7Answering Machine F/GI'm Not In At Present, I'm Sure You C6Know This Whole Routine Fade out
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FAQ
What are the chords for Answering Machine?
The chords for Answering Machine are: Cmaj7, A#maj7, Dm7, Am, D#, Gm7, C6, C, F/G, F, D#maj7, Fm7
What is the original key of Answering Machine?
The original key is Gmaj7.
What is the difficulty of playing Answering Machine?
The difficulty level is Advanced.
Can I play Answering Machine in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can Answering Machine be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play Answering Machine on ukulele?
Chord Answering Machine can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in Answering Machine?
Answering Machine uses 12 chords: Cmaj7, A#maj7, Dm7, Am, D#, Gm7, C6, C, F/G, F, D#maj7, Fm7
What is the easiest way to play Answering Machine?
You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.
What decade was Answering Machine released in?
Answering Machine was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for Answering Machine?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Answering Machine to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.