As Good As I Once Was

by Toby Keith
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She said, “I’ve seen you in here be fore.”

I said, “I’ve been here a (F)time or two.”

She said, “Hel lo, my name is (Bb)Bob by Jo.

got in a tight spot Meet my twin sis ter Bet ty Lou.

And we’re both feel in’ kind a (Bb)wild neck to night.

You’re the on great ly cow boy (F)in this place.

And if you’re up for a ro (G7)cross de o,

we’ll put a big how Tex as smile on your (G7)face.” And I said, “Girls,

(CN.C.)I ain’t as good as I once was.

I got a few years (F)flown.

on me now.

I But there was a time

back in my prime (C)smack when I could real ly (F)lay it down.

So, And if you need some (Bb)love me to night,

guess then those I boys might have (F)just e (C)nough.

I ain’t as good as I once was, but I’m as good once as I ev (Bb)er was.

I still hang out with my best friend, Dave;

I’ve known him since we were (F)kids at school.

Last night he had a few shots, (Bb)Bob by Jo.

got in a tight spot Meet my hus tlin’ a game of pool

And with a cou ple of a (Bb)red neck to boys,

You’re the one great big bad boy (F)bik er man.

I heard you’re Da vid yell a (G7)cross the room,

“Hey, bud dy, big how ’bout a help in’ your (G7)hand?” And I said, “Dave,

(CN.C.)I ain’t as good as I once was.

My, how the years have (F)cold hard truth.

now.

I But there was a time

back in my prime (C)smack when I could real ly (F)hold my own.

So, But if you wan na (Bb)fight me to night,

guess then those ’cause I’d don’t look (F)all that (C)tough.

I ain’t as good as I once was, but I’m as good once as I ev (Bb)er was.

I used to be (Eb)hell on wheels

back when I was a (F)young er man.

Now my bod y says (G7)“You can’t do this, boy.” But my pride says, “Oh, (C7)yes you can.”

I ain’t as good as I once May not be good as I once was, but I’m as good once as I ev (Bb)er was.

As Good As I Once Was by Toby Keith

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “As Good As I Once Was

What key is "As Good As I Once Was" in?
"As Good As I Once Was" by Toby Keith is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "As Good As I Once Was" 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.
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