IF A WOMAN ANSWERS (HANG UP THE PHONE)
(Barry Mann / Cynthia Weil)


Leroy Van Dyke - 1962


Her arms are cold, but stll she hold me to that vow
What once was love is now a prison wall
And though I break away to meet you anyhow
I have to say, please remember when you call

If a woman answers, hang up the phone
Don't take a chance, please don't ask for me
If a woman answers, hang up the phone
I love you, but, darlin', I'm not free

The chains that bind this heart of mine may never break
But they can't stop my heart from wantin you
I know that I should say don't call for both our sakes
But I can't, so remember when you do

If a woman answers, hang up the phone
Don't take a chance, please don't ask for me
If a woman answers, hang up the phone
I love you, but, darlin, I'm not free
I love you, but, darlin, I'm not free






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - November 2015)