About the song

Don Williams was a country music singer-songwriter known for his smooth, mellow voice and his gentle, introspective songs. He was one of the most popular country music artists of the 1970s and 1980s, and his music continues to be enjoyed by fans around the world.

“Tulsa Time” is one of Williams’s most signature songs. It was written by Danny Flowers and released in 1978 as the first single from Williams’s album Expressions. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and became a crossover hit, reaching number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

“Tulsa Time” is a ballad about a man who has left his hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and is now living in California. He is reflecting on his life and wondering if he made the right decision to leave Tulsa. The song is full of nostalgia and regret, and it captures the feeling of longing for home.

The song’s lyrics are simple but effective. They paint a vivid picture of Tulsa and the man’s life there. The melody is also simple and haunting, and it perfectly complements the lyrics.

“Tulsa Time” is a classic country song that has stood the test of time. It is a beautiful and moving song that will continue to be enjoyed by fans for many years to come.

Here are some additional details about the song that you may find interesting:

  • The song was inspired by a snowstorm that Flowers and Williams’s band experienced while they were staying in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
  • Williams recorded the song in one take.
  • The song has been covered by many artists, including Eric Clapton, Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson.
  • “Tulsa Time” was used in the 1980 film “Urban Cowboy.”

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Lyrics

I left Oklahoma, drivin’ in a PontiacJust about to lose my mindI was goin’ to ArizonaMaybe on to CaliforniaWhere the people all live so fine
My baby said I was crazyMy mama called me lazyI was gonna show ’em all this time‘Cause you know I ain’t no foolin’And I don’t need no more schoolin’I was born to just walk the line
Livin’ on Tulsa timeLivin’ on Tulsa timeWell, you know I’ve been through itWhen I set my watch back to itLivin’ on Tulsa time
Well, there I was in HollywoodWishin’ I was doin’ goodTalkin’ on the telephone lineBut they don’t need me in the moviesAnd nobody sings my songsGuess I’m just a wastin’ time
Well, then I got to thinkin’Man, I’m really sinkin’And I really had a flash this timeI had no business leavin’And nobody would be grievin’If I went on back to Tulsa time
Livin’ on Tulsa timeLivin’ on Tulsa timeGonna set my watch back to it‘Cause you know I’ve been through itLivin’ on Tulsa time
Livin’ on Tulsa timeLivin’ on Tulsa timeGonna set my watch back to it‘Cause you know I’ve been throughLivin’ on Tulsa time