(Tom T. Hall)

Have you read any good telephone books lately
If you ain't then let me recommend one
I've already read that Tulsa telephone book through thirteen times
If you don't know any last names it ain't much fun.

Readin' that Tulsa telephone book can drive a guy insane
Especially if that girl you're looking for has no last name
I got to find her and tell her I don't want our love to end
So I'm readin' that Tulsa telephone book again.

Well, I was in Tulsa and didn't have anything going
She lived in Tulsa and didn't have anything on
She said my name is Shirley and I said my name is T
I woke up the next morning and she was gone.

All of the Tulsa operators know my voice now
And they got to know how long I've been alone
If you meet a girl named Shirley with some ribbons in her hair
Would you tell her that she's wanted on the phone.

Readin' that Tulsa telephone book can drive a guy insane
Especially if that girl you're looking for has no last name
I got to find her and tell her I don't want our love to end
So I'm readin' that Tulsa telephone book again.


I'm readin' that Tulsa telephone book again...