Tulsa Time
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E
I left Oklahoma, driving in a pontiac,
B7
Just about to lose my mind
I was going' to Arizona, maybe on to California,
E
Where the people all live so fine
My baby says I'm crazy, my mamma thinks I'm lazy,
B7
Gonna show 'em all this time
Now you know I ain't a'foolin', I don't need no more schoolin'
E
I was born to just walk the line.
B7
Livin' on Tulsa time, Livin' on Tulsa time
Well you know I've been through it, 'cause I set my watch back to it,
E
Livin' on Tulsa time.
Well, there I was in Hollywood, wishin' I was doin' good
B7
Talkin' on the telephone line
They don't need my in the movies, and nobody sings my songs
E
I guess I'm just a'wastin' time
Well, then I got to thinkin', man I'm really sinkin'
B7
And I really had a flash this time
I had no business leavin', then nobody would be grievin'
E
If I went on back to Tulsa time.
B7
Livin' on Tulsa time, Livin' on Tulsa time
Gonna set my watch back to it, Well you know I've been through it,
E
Livin' on Tulsa time.
B7
Livin' on Tulsa time, Livin' on Tulsa time
Gonna set my watch back to it, Caus you know I've been through it,
E
Livin' on Tulsa time.
How to play Tulsa Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.