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
Well I was in Tulsa and didn`t have anything going
And she was in Tulsa and didn`t have anything on
She said my name is Shirley and I said my name is Dave
I woke up the next morning and she was gone
Readin` that Tulsa telephone book will drive a man 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
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All of the Tulsa operators know my voice now
They must know how long I`ve been alone
If you see a girl named Shirley with some ribbons in her hair
Tell her that she`s wanted on the phone
Readin` that Tulsa telephone book...
I keep on readin` that Tulsa telephone book again
I`m readin` that Tulsa telephone book again