Tulsa Time

by Don Williams
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Lyrics

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

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Tulsa Time — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Tulsa Time" by Don Williams: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of 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”

Can I sing "Tulsa Time" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Tulsa Time" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Bb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Tulsa Time" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Tulsa Time" by Don Williams. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Tulsa Time" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Tulsa Time" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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