By The Time I Get To Phoenix

by Glen Campbell
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Lyrics

By the (Gm)time

I get to (Gm)Phoe nix

she’ll be (Fmaj7)ris in’;

she’ll (Gm)find the note

I left (Gm)hang in’ and 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

make Al bu (Gm)quer que

she’ll be (Fmaj7)work in’;

she’ll (Gm)pro ’bly note

stop at (Gm)lunch in’ and 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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"By The Time I Get To Phoenix" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 84 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “By The Time I Get To Phoenix”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "By The Time I Get To Phoenix"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" by Glen Campbell played in?
By The Time I Get To Phoenix is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "By The Time I Get To Phoenix"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "By The Time I Get To Phoenix"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "By The Time I Get To Phoenix"?
"By The Time I Get To Phoenix" was originally performed by Glen Campbell. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Glen Campbell can I play here?
Try "A BETTER PLACE", "Rhinestone Cowboy", "TRY A LITTLE KINDNESS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "By The Time I Get To Phoenix". Key of F, 84 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.