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I left O kla ho ma driv in’ in a Pon ti ac just a bout to lose my mind.
I was goin’ to Ar i zo na may be on to Ca li for nia where the peo ple all live so fine.
My ba by said I’s cra zy my Mom ma called me la zy, I was goin’ to show ’em all this time.
’Cause you know I ain’t no fool in’ I don’t need no more school in’, I was born to just walk the line.
Liv in’ on Tul sa time.
Liv in’ on Tul sa time.
Well, you know I been through it when I set my watch back to it.
Liv in’ on Tul sa time.
Well, (F)there I was in Hol ly wood wish I was do in’ good, talk in’ on the te le phone line.
But don’t need me in the mov ies and no bod y sings my songs, guess I’m just a wast in’ time.
Well, then I got to think in’ man, I’m real ly sink in’ and I real ly had a flash
I had no bus ’ness leav and no bod y would griev in’ if I went on back Tul sa time.
Gon na set my watch to it, ’cause you now I’ve been through
Well,
Tulsa Time — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Tulsa Time" by Don Williams in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Bb, 140 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Tulsa Time”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Tulsa Time" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Tulsa Time" by Don Williams in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 140 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Tulsa Time" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Tulsa Time"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Tulsa Time", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Tulsa Time" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Tulsa Time"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Tulsa Time"?
- "Tulsa Time" was originally performed by Don Williams. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Can I use "Tulsa Time" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Tulsa Time by Don Williams, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Bb; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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