Wichita Lineman

by Glen Campbell
Loading song
Fetching song
1
—
Up nextA BETTER PLACE
Download Sheet & MIDIPractice this songPlay on GuitarLearn to accompany
How to Play This Song

Learn a simple version, phrase by phrase: the melody, then easy chords.

Start the lesson
Personalize the finger hints for your handsPick your hand size and we'll re-suggest this song's fingering to fit you.Personalize
More ways to play
Super Simple Drum previewDrums
Super Simple DrumTry it
Melody Tab previewGuitar
Melody TabTry it
Simple Piano for Kids previewKids
Simple Piano for KidsTry it

Other arrangements of Wichita Lineman

Pick a learning view.

Sheet MusicBar NotationSimple SheetLead SheetKaraoke · LyricsEasy NotesFalling Notes
Lyrics

I am a line man for the (Bb)coun ty,

and I drive the main (Gm)road

And (Am)search in’ in the sun down for an (G)oth er o ver load.

I hear you sing in’ in the (Am)wires, you,

I can hear you through the (G)whine,

and the Wi chi ta (D)line man

is still on the line.

I know I need a small va (Bb)ca tion,

but it don’t look like (Gm)rain.

And (Am)search in’ in the sun down for an (G)nev er stand the strain.

I And I need you more than (Am)want you,

and I want you all the (G)time,

and the Wi chi ta (D)line man

is still on the line.

I know I need a small va

Wichita Lineman — Visual Piano Sheet Music

19 people have learned this song

"Wichita Lineman" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 90 BPM.

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

Try other practice modes:

Falling NotesBeginnerLead SheetSimple SheetKaraoke

About “Wichita Lineman”

Why does "Wichita Lineman" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Wichita Lineman".
What key is "Wichita Lineman" by Glen Campbell played in?
Wichita Lineman 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 "Wichita Lineman"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Wichita Lineman" 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 "Wichita Lineman"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Wichita Lineman"?
"Wichita Lineman" 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 this real sheet music for "Wichita Lineman"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Wichita Lineman".
Can I see all the notes in "Wichita Lineman"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 90 BPM.