Tom: C
C Am
[Verse 1]
C
Late one night headin on home, driving too fast, radio on
Am
Huggin that curve a little too tight now he's hanging on for his life
G F
Upside down and all alone hoping he could reach his phone
[Verse 2]
C
80 years old watching TV, all of a sudden it's hard to breath
Am
She tries to get up then hits the ground, wheel of fuortune spins around
G
Sends up a prayer, thouht this is it
F
As she pushed the button around her neck
[Chorus]
C
They're the ones behind the scenes
C/E Csus2/D
Every day and night
Am
That friendly voice, you need to hear
A5 G5
When you're fighting for your life
F
Not every angel wears their wings but they are always there for you and me
Am
To them it's just a job after all
C
When they answer the call.
[Verse 3]
C
911 what's your emergency, she said "I'd like to order a pizza please"
Am
"But ma'am you reached 911", she said, "I know can you say how long?"
G
"Ma'am is everything okay?
F
"No, it's 413 Maple Way"
[Verse 4]
C
"Is there someone with you in the room you can't talk about?"
Am
She said, "Yes sir, pepperoni please how long will it be now?"
G
"I've got an officer a mile away, can you stay on the line?"
F
She said, "No, thanks, I'll see you soon, I'll turn on my porch light"
[Chorus]
C
They're the ones behind the scenes
C/E Csus2/D
Every day and night
Am
That friendly voice, you need to hear
A5 G5
When you're fighting for your life
F
Not every angel wears their wings but they are always there for you and me
Am
To them it's just a job after all
C
When they answer the call
[Interlude]
C Am
F G
[Chorus]
C
They're the ones behind the scenes
C/E Csus2/D
Every day and night
Am
That friendly voice, you need to hear when you're fighting for your life
F
Not every angel wears their wings but they are always there for you and me
Am
To them it's just a job after all
C
When they answer the call
Am
When they answer the call
[Coda]
F G
Oooh ooh ooh
C
They answer the call.
