By The Time I Get To Phoenix

· by Glen Campbell

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Lyrics

By the (Gm)time

I I get to (Gm)Phoe nix

she’ll be (Fmaj7)ris in’;

she’ll (Gm)find the note

I left (Gm)hang in’ and give on her (Fmaj7)door.

She’ll (Bbmaj7)laugh

when she reads the (C9)part

that says I’m (Am7)leav in’,

’cause I’ve (Gm7)left that girl

so man y times

be (Eb)fore.

By the (Gm)time

I make Al bu (Gm)quer que

she’ll be (Fmaj7)work in’;

she’ll (Gm)pro ’bly note

stop at (Gm)lunch in’ and give me a (Fmaj7)call.

But (Bbmaj7)she’ll

when just hear that (C9)phone

that keep on (Am7)ring in’

off the (Gm7)left that girl

so man y times

be (Eb)fore.

By the (Gm7)wall,

that’s (Eb)all.

By the (Gm)time

I make O kla (Gm)ho ma

she’ll be (Fmaj7)sleep in’;

she’ll turn (Gm)soft ly

and (Gm)call

my name out (Fmaj7)low.

And she’ll (Bbmaj7)cry

just to (C9)think

I’d real ly (Am7)leave her,

though (Gm7)time and time

I’ve tried to tell her (Fmaj7)so;

she just did n’t (Gm)know

I would real ly (D)go.

By The Time I Get To Phoenix by Glen Campbell — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “By The Time I Get To Phoenix” by Glen Campbell in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 84 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "By The Time I Get To Phoenix"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Glen Campbell songs work for kids?: Try "A BETTER PLACE", "Rhinestone Cowboy", "TRY A LITTLE KINDNESS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.