A Good Hearted Woman

by Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson
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Lyrics

A long time for got ten are dreams that just fell by the (Bb)way.

And the (C7)good life he prom ised

ain’t what she’s liv ing home to (F)day.

Lord But she nev er com plains him, of the bad times or (F7)bad things he’s (Bb)done, Lord.

’Cause She just (C7)talks a bout the good times they’ve had and all the good times to (F)come.

She’s a good heart ed wom an in love with a (F7)good tim in’ (Bb)man.

She (C7)loves him in spite of his ways that she don’t un der (F)stand.

Through tear drops and laugh ter, they’ll pass through this (F7)world hand in (Bb)hand,

a (C7)good heart ed wom an lov in’ her good tim in’ (F)man.

He likes the night life, the bright lights and good tim in’ (Bb)friends.

When the (C7)par ty’s all o ver,

she’ll wel come him back home a (F)gain.

Lord knows she don’t un der stand him, but the she does the (F7)best that she (Bb)can.

Lord.

’Cause she’s a (C7)good a heart ed wom an, they’ve had she loves her good tim in’ (F)man.

She’s a good heart ed wom an in love with a (F7)good tim in’ (Bb)man.

She (C7)loves him in spite of his ways that she don’t un der (F)stand.

Through tear drops and laugh ter, they’ll pass through this (F7)world hand in (Bb)hand,

a (C7)good heart ed wom an lov in’ her good tim in’ (F)man.

A Good Hearted Woman by Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “A Good Hearted Woman”

What key is "A Good Hearted Woman" in?
"A Good Hearted Woman" by Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "A Good Hearted Woman" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "A Good Hearted Woman" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "A Good Hearted Woman" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson can I play here?
Try "MAMMAS DON'T LET YOUR BABIES GROW UP TO BE COWBOYS", "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys", "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.