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ROLLING STONES LYRICS
OFF THE HOOK
Recorded June 24 - 26, 1964. First released as a B single in the UK on 13 November 1964, then it showed up on the UK LP The Rolling Stones No. 2 on 15 January 1965, and was finally released in the U.S. on February 12, 1965 on the album The Rolling Stones, Now!
Lead & Backing Vocals: Mick Jagger Lead Electric Guitar*: Brian Jones Electric Guitar and occasional Lead Guitar Riffs including Opening Riff, Backing Vocal: Keith Richards Heavy Bass: Bill Wyman Drums: Charlie Watts
* Jones actually played the Rhythm part on this song, but when played live, it sounded like the lead (listen/watch here).
Off The Hook
(Nanker/ Phelge/M. Jagger/K. Richards)
Sittin' in my bedroom late last night
Got into bed and turned out the light
Decided to call my baby on the telephone
All I got was an engaged tone
It's off the hook
It's off the hook
It's off the hook
It's off the hook
It's off the hook
Talkin' so long she upset my mind
Why is she talkin' such a long time?
Maybe she's sleeping, maybe she's ill
Phone's disconnected, unpaid bill
It's off the hook
It's off the hook
It's off the hook
It's off the hook
It's off the hook
Don't wanna see her, afraid of what I'd find
Tired of letting her upset me all the time
Back into bed started reading my books
Take my phone right off of the hook
It's off the hook
It's off the hook
It's off the hook
It's off the hook
It's off the hook
It's off the hook
(repeat and fade)