ANSWER THE PHONE 
(Cindy Walker)

Ernest Tubb - 1955

Also recorded by : Eugene Chadbourne; Loretta Lynn.


I’ve called you and I’ve called you but each time I phone
They always tell me that you’re not at home
I’ve written you letters and knocked at your door
But don’t worry darlin’ I won’t bother you no more

CHORUS
So Answer The Phone when it rings, darlin’
And if somebody knocks let them in
You don’t have to be afraid that it’s me
‘Cause I’ll never bother you again

INSTRUMENTALS

I’m writing this letter to tell you goodbye
Somebody told me how you sit and cry
‘Cause you’ve found a new love since I have been gone
and wish I’d forget you and that I’d leave you alone

CHORUS
So Answer The Phone when it rings, darlin’
And if somebody knocks let them in
You don’t have to be afraid that it’s me
‘Cause I’ll never bother you again


(Contributed by lylemalone - February 2005)