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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.
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 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.
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 ’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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"As Good As I Once Was" 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 Bb, 120 BPM.
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About “As Good As I Once Was”
- Why does "As Good As I Once Was" 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 "As Good As I Once Was".
- What key is "As Good As I Once Was" by Toby Keith played in?
- As Good As I Once Was is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "As Good As I Once Was"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "As Good As I Once Was" 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 "As Good As I Once Was"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "As Good As I Once Was"?
- "As Good As I Once Was" was originally performed by Toby Keith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "As Good As I Once Was"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: B7, Bb, C, C7, Dm, Eb, F, F7, +2 more.
- What other songs by Toby Keith can I play here?
- Try "CRYIN' FOR ME", "GOD LOVE HER", "SHE NEVER CRIED IN FRONT OF ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "As Good As I Once Was"?
- 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 "As Good As I Once Was".
- Can I see all the notes in "As Good As I Once Was"?
- 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 Bb at 120 BPM.
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