Pretty straight forward song but the Gmaj7 and Asus2 chords may have eluded beginners 
when trying to work out this great track.
These 2 chords give it that airy, atmospheric vibe (that and half a ton of reverb!)
In the second half of the chorus try to emphasise that top note (F#) of the Gmaj7 chord. Enjoy!

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Chords used:

   Gmaj7    A      Bm      Asus2
  e -2-------0------2--------0---|
  B -0-------2------3--------0---|
  G -0-------2------4--------2---|
  D -0-------2------4--------2---|
  A -2-------0------2--------0---|
  E -3---------------------------|



Melody Calling - by The Vaccines

Bm    A
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Gmaj7  A

   Gmaj7     A
Oh I,
             Gmaj7           A
How can I go on with it much further?
         Gmaj7                      A
I didnt think that it would go any further,
           Gmaj7                  A
But now it has and its making me nervous,
  Gmaj7       A
A wonderful motion,
        Gmaj7               A
That is carrying your every motion,
   Gmaj7           A
Oh I,
          Gmaj7              A
I think I might be losing my mind,

Chorus
(Because)
Gmaj7                A
When I hear a melody calling,
Gmaj7                A
      Is your melody calling?
Gmaj7              A
      Isnt anyone calling?
       Bm       A
Melody calling.

Gmaj7         Asus2
     Melody calling.
Gmaj7         Asus2
     Melody calling.
Gmaj7         Asus2
     Melody calling.
        Bm         (A)
Melody calling.

Gmaj7      A

Verse
   Gmaj7      A
Oh I,     (Oh I)
               Gmaj7       A
I just did the undeniable order,
(order)
          Gmaj7         A
I hear it coming in the wire and coda
          Gmaj7      A
I hear it moving and calling the border,
    Gmaj7        A
And crossing the ocean,
     Gmaj7               A
And carrying your every notion
   Gmaj7      A
Oh I,     (Oh I)
          Gmaj7              A
I think I might be losing my mind,

Chorus
(Because)
Gmaj7                A
When I hear a melody calling,
Gmaj7                A
      Is your melody calling?
Gmaj7              A
      Isnt anyone calling?
       Bm       A
Melody calling.

Gmaj7         Asus2
     Melody calling.
Gmaj7         Asus2
     Melody calling.
Gmaj7         Asus2
     Melody calling.
        Bm         A
Melody calling.

Bm         A

solo
Gmaj7   A  x 4

Chorus
(Oh)
Gmaj7                A
When I hear a melody calling,
Gmaj7                A
      Is your melody calling?
Gmaj7              A
      Isnt anyone calling?
       Bm       A
Melody calling.

Gmaj7         Asus2
     Melody calling.
Gmaj7         Asus2
     Melody calling.
Gmaj7         Asus2
     Melody calling.
        Bm         A
Melody calling.


Gmaj7         Asus2
     Melody calling.
Gmaj7         Asus2
     Melody calling.
Gmaj7         Asus2
     Melody calling.
        Bm         A
Melody calling.

Bm    A
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Bm    A  Bm
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Hope this helps anyone that was looking for this song.
Please suggest corrections/alternate ways below.
Cheers!

Kris
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