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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Tulsa Time" by Don Williams as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Bb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 140 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Tulsa Time" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Bb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Bb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Tulsa Time" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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