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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" by Glen Campbell in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" with hands-separate practice in F at 84 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "By The Time I Get To Phoenix"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "By The Time I Get To Phoenix"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" is in the key of F at 84 BPM.