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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "As Good As I Once Was" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
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About “As Good As I Once Was”
- Can I play "As Good As I Once Was" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "As Good As I Once Was" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "As Good As I Once Was"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "As Good As I Once Was" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "As Good As I Once Was"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "As Good As I Once Was" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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